Recall 03E026000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB Defect in 1998-2001 SKF TRUCK HUB
RECALL This recall affects up to 22,734 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03E026000 |
| Manufacturer | ARVINMERITOR |
| Vehicles Affected | 22,734 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
Remedy
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
Related Recalls for SKF
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03E019000 | 2001 SKF TRUCK HUB | SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB | 18,719 |