1996 PETERBILT 375 RECALL - #97V196003
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : HUB
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DESIGN LEVEL 1, ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS.
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| Vehicle |
1996 PETERBILT 375 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1996 - 2/28/1997 |
| Recalled on |
11/25/1997 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
12/18/1997 |
| # Affected |
470 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DESIGN LEVEL 1, ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS. |
| Consequences |
CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PACCAR AT 1-425-468-7356.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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