Vehicle recall 86V084000 · July 1, 1986
1980-1981 Freightliner Freightliner
The aluminum wheel hubs develop cracks near the inner wheel bearing, allowing loss of bearing lubricant.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The aluminum wheel hubs develop cracks near the inner wheel bearing, allowing loss of bearing lubricant. Consequence of defect: the hub failure and/or loss of bearing lubricant resulting in bearing freeze up could result in steering control problems, which may lead to an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the hubs from the suspect batch.
- Notes
- System: wheel hub of front steering axle. Vehicle description: high c.o.e. Model series and long conventional model trucks equipped with model FF-971 front steering axle.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V084000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 1, 1986
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER CORP.
- Owner notification
- September 12, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 478
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels › Hubcap/cover
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner Freightliner (1980-1981): 1981, 1980
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