2001 PETERBILT 385 Recall - Campaign #03V125000

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2001 PETERBILT 385 RECALL - #03V125000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : HUB

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRUCK HUB UNITS MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES, THE HUB UNIT BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.

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Vehicle 2001 PETERBILT 385 Manufacturer PACCAR INCORPORATED Manufactured between 10/13/1998 - 3/26/2002 Recalled on 4/15/2003 Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION Owners Notified on 7/16/2003 # Affected 154 Recalled for SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB Description ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRUCK HUB UNITS MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES, THE HUB UNIT BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY. Consequences SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE. Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FRONT AXLE HUBS. NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 16, 2003. THE MANUFACTURER HAS ADVISED US THAT PARTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITH A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201 OR KENWORTH 425-828-5440. Notes KENWORTH RECALL NO. 03KW2 AND PETERBILT RECALL NO. 303-A.CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). See also 2001 PETERBILT 385 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE 2001 PETERBILT 385 Recall for STEERING 2001 PETERBILT 385 Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH 2001 PETERBILT 385 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE