8Affected configurations shown9,602Potential units affected—Latest completion context
What can happen
Safety consequence
IF ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
What fixes it
Official remedy
THE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AXLE OIL SEALS AND HUB CAP GASKETS ON BOTH SIDES. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Recall lifecycle
Repair completion history
Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.
Latest reported completion: available in the live DOT record.
Affected vehicles
Vehicle configurations connected to 04V272000
2003 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2Open vehicle record →2003 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASSOpen vehicle record →2003 STERLING ACTERRAOpen vehicle record →2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASSOpen vehicle record →2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2Open vehicle record →2002 STERLING ACTERRAOpen vehicle record →2001 STERLING ACTERRAOpen vehicle record →2000 STERLING ACTERRAOpen vehicle record →
Owner action
Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.