Recall 01E033000: Suspension, Front, Hub

NHTSA recall 01E033000 · announced June 25, 2001 · Arvinmeritor · 26,091 units affected

The problem

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: SKF PHASE IV TRUCK HUB UNITS INCORPORATION INTO ARVINMERITOR FF-980 FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 5, 1996, AND FEBRUARY 5, 1998. VEHICLES MANUFACTURED WITH A COMBINATION OF A) WHEEL SEPARATOR PLATES, B) WHEEL MOUNTING FLANGES OF 10MM(0.437") OR LESS, AND C) BRAKE DRUM MOUNTING FLANGES OF 6MM (0.25") OR LESS THE WHEEL SEPARATOR PLATES CAN FRACTURE.

The risk

IF A HUB FRACTURES, VEHICLE CONTROL, BRAKING, AND STABILITY CAN BE AFFECTED, AND THE WHEEL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

What to do

ARVINMERITOR WILL PROVIDE REPLACEMENT HUB KITS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 9, 2001. 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 ARVINMERITOR AT 248-435-9415.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.