TRUCK HUB UNITS MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE
— Recall Campaign #03E019000
TRUCK HUB UNITS (THU) MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES PRODUCED FROM AUGUST 1-15, 1998; APRIL 16 TO MAY 15, 1999; AND FROM FEBRUARY 16-28, 2001. THE THU BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 18,719 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
03E019000
| Manufacturer: | SKF USA Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 24, 2003 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 03E019000 |
| Units affected: | 18,719 |
- Description:
- TRUCK HUB UNITS (THU) MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES PRODUCED FROM AUGUST 1-15, 1998; APRIL 16 TO MAY 15, 1999; AND FROM FEBRUARY 16-28, 2001. THE THU BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.
- Consequeces:
- SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
- Corrective action:
- SKF HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A REMEDY AND NOTIFICATION PROGRAM.