Recall 77E027000: Wheels, Hub

NHTSA recall 77E027000 · announced December 1, 1977 · Rockwell · 20,586 units affected

The problem

THE INVOLVED HUBS MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE AREA OF THE WHEEL MOUNTING FLANGE. EVENTUALLY, THE HUB COULD FAIL CAUSING THE FLANGE ALONG WITH THE WHEEL AND TIRE TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE VEHICLE AND ROLL IN AN UNCONTROLLED MANNER.

What to do

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE SUSPECT FRONT AXLE HUBS WITHOUT CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: WHEELS; ROCKWELL MALLEABLE HUBS, PART NO. 333-V-1036.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: HUB FAILURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL ANDAN ACCIDENT.NOTE: VEHICLES SHOULD BE INSPECTED AND ANY VEHICLE WITH A CRACKED HUB FLANGESHOULD BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE UNTIL THE HUB IS REPLACED.

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