9999 WEBB WHEEL WEBB WHEEL Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 89E010000 on 05/18/1989
- Component:
- Wheels:multi piece
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1988 - 03/31/1989
- Affected:
- 48,861
- Defect:
- Improper grade of steel was used and when heat treated studs failed to meet strength and hardness requirements.
- Consequence:
- The soft stud may fail to retain the hub and wheelassembly and an accident may result.
- Correction:
- The studs will be replaced with properly strengthen studs.
- Notes:
- System: wheel hub studs.vehicle category: trucks and trailers.
- Campaign:
- 89E009000 on 06/04/1989
- Component:
- Wheels:multi piece
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1989 - 03/31/1989
- Affected:
- 1,001
- Defect:
- Installed capscrew head could separate from the body due to hydrogen embrittlement during the plating process.
- Consequence:
- Brake could become loose on the wheel causing failureof the brakes which could result in an accident.
- Correction:
- Replace brake drum capscrew and properly torque.
- Notes:
- System: cast spoke wheels.vehicle catagory: trailers.
- Campaign:
- 97E021000 on 06/26/1997
- Component:
- Suspension:front:hub
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1981 - 11/29/1984
- Affected:
- 4,982
- Defect:
- Equipment description: steer axle hubs for use on trucks and tractors, part numbers webb 1530, volvo 90402-0006, or eaton f1960. these hubs were sold to and installed on new vehicles manufactured by volvo gm heavy truck corporation. the steering axle hub flange can fracture and separate from the barrel portion of the hub.
- Consequence:
- Loss of steering can occur and the wheel can separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the hub for cracks on the outside or inside of the hub flange and replace these hubs.
- Notes:
- Owner notification:owner notification will begin june 30, 1997. 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 webb wheel at 1-800-633-3256.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 97E021001 on 09/23/1997
- Component:
- Suspension:front:hub
- Affected:
- 1,114
- Defect:
- Equipment description: steer axle hubs for use on trucks and tractors, part numbers webb 1530, volvo 90402-0006, or eaton f1960. these hubs were sold to and installed on new vehicles. the steering axle hub flange can fracture and separate from the barrel portion of the hub.
- Consequence:
- Loss of steering can occur and the wheel can separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage.
- Correction:
- Owner notification is being conducted by webb wheel. dealers will inspect the hub for cracks on the outside or inside of the hub flange and replace these hubs.
- Notes:
- Webb wheel will conduct the owner notification beginning september 30, 1997. 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 webb wheel at 1-800-633-3256.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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