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Veteran Expediter
I wonder how many owners really have been contacted about these issues. In the past, I have known about GM recalls or service bulletins long before the dealers. I have only been sent one recall notice, but I knew about the potential problem before I got the letter. That makes me concerned about the communication process between manufacturers and owners.
Freightliner Columbia Truck Recall: Risk of Accident, Injury and Death Due to Possible Wheel Lockup or Wheel Separation
Freightliner is recalling 97 MY 2007 Columbia trucks built with Dana rear axles. The axle housings may contain thinner material than what is necessary for normal vehicle operation. Over time, this thinner material may result in a fatigue failure of the rear axle housing, possibly in the location of the brake flange. A crack in the brake flange location of the rear axle housing may result in a wheel end lockup or wheel separation possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death. Dealers will inspect the vehicle's rear axles and, if necessary, replace the axle housings. The recall is expected to begin on or about July 27, 2007.
Freightliner Business Class Truck Recall: Accident Risk Due to Possible Bearing Failure
Freightliner is recalling an undetermined quantity of MY 2007 Business Class M2 trucks. Grease was applied to the front wheel bearings, but may not have enough in the cap or cavity in the hubs. Inadequate lubrication of the front wheel bearings could lead to a bearing failure, increasing the risk of a crash. 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 is expected to begin on or about August 2, 2007.
Freightliner Truck Recalls: Accident Risk Due to Possible Front Wheel Assembly Separation
Freightliner is recalling 200 MY 2006-2007 Business Class M2, Century, and Columbia 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. If rapid bearing wear is allowed to progress, the front wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle which could result in a crash. 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 is expected to begin on or about May 18, 2007.
Freightliner Sterling 360 Truck Recall: Brake Defect
Freightliner is recalling 1,340 MY 2007 Sterling 360 trucks. The vacuum hose may have been manufactured with insufficient wall thickness allowing the hose to collapse during normal vehicle operation. Collapse of the vacuum hose could reduce brake booster effectiveness. Reduced brake booster effectiveness could result in increased vehicle stopping distance and potentially lead to a vehicle crash or personal injury. Dealers will replace the vacuum hose free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on February 22, 2007.
Freightliner Columbia Truck Recall: Bearing Wear and Crash Hazard
Freightliner is recalling 9 MY 2006-2007 Columbia trucks equipped with ArvinMeritor front axle assemblies. The front spindle nut may be over-tightened causing preload on the front wheel bearings which may lead to premature bearing wear. If rapid bearing wear is allowed to progress, the front wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle and cause a crash without prior warning. 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 is expected to begin on December 21, 2006.
Freightliner Car Hauler Recall: Sidewall Blowout or Tread Separation
Freightliner is recalling 380 MY 2005-2007 Sterling HX L-Line car haulers equipped with Michelin 305/70R19.5 front tires on 19.5 X 8.25 steel wheels. The tire bead may have been damaged when the tire was mounted on the wheel if the rim was not properly lubricated. Air may escape through a damaged bead into the tire between the cord and the outer rubber and cause a sidewall blowout or tread separation. The tire may lose air rapidly. Rapid loss of air in the tire will affect vehicle control and a crash may occur. Dealers will remove the front tires from the wheels for inspection. Tires with damaged beads will be replaced. The recall is expected to begin on December 21, 2006.
Freightliner Truck Recall: Brake and Clutch Failure Risk
Freightliner is recalling 80 MY 2003-2006 Unimog U500 trucks equipped with the EAS transmission option. A programming logic error in the transmission automatic shift system may prevent the vehicle's clutch from disengaging when the vehicle is operated in working group or crawler gear range (low-low range). The brake system is not capable of overcoming the engine torque transmitted to the wheel ends. If the clutch fails to disengage, the engine must be shut-down in order to bring the vehicle to a stop potentially resulting in a vehicle crash or personal injury. Dealers will modify the automatic shift system to provide reduced engine torque when the brakes are applied while the vehicle is operated in working group or crawler gear range. The gear shift electronic control unit will be replaced and two relays will be added. The recall is expected to begin on or about January 8, 2007.
Columbia Truck Recall: Ear Work Fracture Risk
Freightliner is recalling 9 MY 2007 Columbia trucks equipped with ArvinMeritor RPL20 high angle interaxle drive shafts. An improper seated or missing snap ring can result in the bearing cup separating from the slip yoke sub-assembly. The universal joint cross could then contact the slip yoke casting and eventually cause the ear work to fracture. This could result in additional damage to the driveline, the vehicle to which it is attached, and any additional nearby objects increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the drive shafts and replace them as needed. The recall is expected to begin on or before November 24, 2006.
Freightliner Columbia Truck Recall: Risk of Accident, Injury and Death Due to Possible Wheel Lockup or Wheel Separation
Freightliner is recalling 97 MY 2007 Columbia trucks built with Dana rear axles. The axle housings may contain thinner material than what is necessary for normal vehicle operation. Over time, this thinner material may result in a fatigue failure of the rear axle housing, possibly in the location of the brake flange. A crack in the brake flange location of the rear axle housing may result in a wheel end lockup or wheel separation possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death. Dealers will inspect the vehicle's rear axles and, if necessary, replace the axle housings. The recall is expected to begin on or about July 27, 2007.
Freightliner Business Class Truck Recall: Accident Risk Due to Possible Bearing Failure
Freightliner is recalling an undetermined quantity of MY 2007 Business Class M2 trucks. Grease was applied to the front wheel bearings, but may not have enough in the cap or cavity in the hubs. Inadequate lubrication of the front wheel bearings could lead to a bearing failure, increasing the risk of a crash. 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 is expected to begin on or about August 2, 2007.
Freightliner Truck Recalls: Accident Risk Due to Possible Front Wheel Assembly Separation
Freightliner is recalling 200 MY 2006-2007 Business Class M2, Century, and Columbia 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. If rapid bearing wear is allowed to progress, the front wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle which could result in a crash. 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 is expected to begin on or about May 18, 2007.
Freightliner Sterling 360 Truck Recall: Brake Defect
Freightliner is recalling 1,340 MY 2007 Sterling 360 trucks. The vacuum hose may have been manufactured with insufficient wall thickness allowing the hose to collapse during normal vehicle operation. Collapse of the vacuum hose could reduce brake booster effectiveness. Reduced brake booster effectiveness could result in increased vehicle stopping distance and potentially lead to a vehicle crash or personal injury. Dealers will replace the vacuum hose free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on February 22, 2007.
Freightliner Columbia Truck Recall: Bearing Wear and Crash Hazard
Freightliner is recalling 9 MY 2006-2007 Columbia trucks equipped with ArvinMeritor front axle assemblies. The front spindle nut may be over-tightened causing preload on the front wheel bearings which may lead to premature bearing wear. If rapid bearing wear is allowed to progress, the front wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle and cause a crash without prior warning. 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 is expected to begin on December 21, 2006.
Freightliner Car Hauler Recall: Sidewall Blowout or Tread Separation
Freightliner is recalling 380 MY 2005-2007 Sterling HX L-Line car haulers equipped with Michelin 305/70R19.5 front tires on 19.5 X 8.25 steel wheels. The tire bead may have been damaged when the tire was mounted on the wheel if the rim was not properly lubricated. Air may escape through a damaged bead into the tire between the cord and the outer rubber and cause a sidewall blowout or tread separation. The tire may lose air rapidly. Rapid loss of air in the tire will affect vehicle control and a crash may occur. Dealers will remove the front tires from the wheels for inspection. Tires with damaged beads will be replaced. The recall is expected to begin on December 21, 2006.
Freightliner Truck Recall: Brake and Clutch Failure Risk
Freightliner is recalling 80 MY 2003-2006 Unimog U500 trucks equipped with the EAS transmission option. A programming logic error in the transmission automatic shift system may prevent the vehicle's clutch from disengaging when the vehicle is operated in working group or crawler gear range (low-low range). The brake system is not capable of overcoming the engine torque transmitted to the wheel ends. If the clutch fails to disengage, the engine must be shut-down in order to bring the vehicle to a stop potentially resulting in a vehicle crash or personal injury. Dealers will modify the automatic shift system to provide reduced engine torque when the brakes are applied while the vehicle is operated in working group or crawler gear range. The gear shift electronic control unit will be replaced and two relays will be added. The recall is expected to begin on or about January 8, 2007.
Columbia Truck Recall: Ear Work Fracture Risk
Freightliner is recalling 9 MY 2007 Columbia trucks equipped with ArvinMeritor RPL20 high angle interaxle drive shafts. An improper seated or missing snap ring can result in the bearing cup separating from the slip yoke sub-assembly. The universal joint cross could then contact the slip yoke casting and eventually cause the ear work to fracture. This could result in additional damage to the driveline, the vehicle to which it is attached, and any additional nearby objects increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the drive shafts and replace them as needed. The recall is expected to begin on or before November 24, 2006.