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NHTSA Recall 06V424000: Suspension: front

FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2006–2007 Freightliner Columbia.

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vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2007
owners notified (January 22)
NHTSA campaign06V424000
Manufacturer campaignFL-484
ComponentSUSPENSION › FRONT
Report receivedNovember 2, 2006
Owner notificationJanuary 22, 2007
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain 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.

Safety risk

If rapid bearing wear is allowed to progress, the front wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle and cause a crash without prior warning.

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 free of charge. The recall began on january 22, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

Freightliner recall no. Fl-484. 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.

Vehicles covered by recall 06V424000

Make and modelModel years
Freightliner Columbia2006, 2007

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.