Vehicle recall 07V169000 · April 12, 2007
Freightliner Business Class M2, Century and 1 more model
On certain trucks built with front axles assembled by arvinmeritor, the front spindle nut may be over-tightened causing preload on the front wheel bearings which could lead to…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks built with front axles assembled by arvinmeritor, the front spindle nut may be over-tightened causing preload on the front wheel bearings which could lead to premature bearing wear.
- Consequence
- If rapid bearing wear is allowed to progress, the front wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the front hub installation for correct bearing adjustment. If the bearing adjustment is incorrect, the front wheel bearings will be replaced. The recall began on June 28, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-385-4357.
- Notes
- Freightliner recall no. Fl-494.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V169000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 12, 2007
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-494
- Owner notification
- June 28, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 219
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Hub
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner Business Class M2 (2006-2007): 2007, 2006
- Freightliner Century (2006-2007): 2007, 2006
- Freightliner Columbia (2006-2007): 2007, 2006
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