Vehicle recall 93V019000 · February 9, 1993

1991-1992 Freightliner FLC106

The front wheel bearings were not adequately greased.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The front wheel bearings were not adequately greased.
Consequence: Inadequate grease in the front wheel bearings can causeearly failure of the bearing. If the outer wheel bearing fails while the vehicleis in motion, the wheel can separate from the vehicle, causing loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
Remedy: Remove, clean, and grease front wheel bearings and hubs.
Notes: System: wheels.vehicle description: heavy trucks with grease type front wheel bearings.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 93V019000
Reported to NHTSA: February 9, 1993
Filed by: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Owner notification: March 19, 1993
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,096
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing

Recall 93V019000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Freightliner FLC106 (1991-1992): 1992, 1991

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