2001 SKF TRUCK HUB Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 03E019000 on 03/31/2003
- Component:
- Suspension:front:hub
- Affected:
- 18,719
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
- Correction:
- Skf has not yet provided the agency with a remedy and notification program.
- Campaign:
- 03E026000 on 04/23/2003
- Component:
- Suspension:front:hub
- Affected:
- 22,734
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
- Correction:
- 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).
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