Model year record

2003 FREIGHTLINER Business Class

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 7 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V272000

Suspension: front: wheel bearing

Component: Suspension: front: wheel bearing
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Vehicles affected: 9,602
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-06-07
Owners notified: 2004-09-07

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH 8,000 OR 6,000 POUND FRONT AXLES AND FOUR-PIECE SPINDLE NUT SETS, PREMATURE FRONT ,WHEEL BEARING WEAR MAY BE CAUSED BY INCONSISTENT BEARING ENDPLAY ADJUSTMENT.

Safety risk

IF ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger	1	137,336 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	1	50,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel	1	5,000 mi
Structure: body: door	1	10,319 mi
Tires	1	1,500,000 mi
Tires: valve	1	—
Unknown or other	1	94,889 mi

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.