TRUCK HUB UNITS MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE
— Recall Campaign #03E026000
TRUCK HUB UNITS (THU) MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES AND SOLD AS AFTERMARKET PARTS PRODUCED FROM AUGUST 1-15, 1998; APRIL 16 TO MAY 15, 1999; AND FROM FEBRUARY 16-28, 2001. THE THU BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY. SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 22,734 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
03E026000
| Manufacturer: | SKF USA Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 23, 2003 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 03E026000 |
| Units affected: | 22,734 |
- Description:
- TRUCK HUB UNITS (THU) MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES AND SOLD AS AFTERMARKET PARTS PRODUCED FROM AUGUST 1-15, 1998; APRIL 16 TO MAY 15, 1999; AND FROM FEBRUARY 16-28, 2001. THE THU BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY. SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
- Consequeces:
- SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
- Corrective action:
- ARVINMERITOR WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS ABOUT THE DEFECT AND INSTRUCT THAT THEY CONTACT SKF OR ARVINMERITOR FOR FREE REPLACEMENT HUBS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 21, 2003. 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
- Notes:
- ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).