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NHTSA recall 97V196003 · announced November 24, 1997 · filed by Paccar, Incorporated · 470 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DESIGN LEVEL 1, ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS.

The risk

CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 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 PACCAR AT 1-425-468-7356.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1996 Kenworth T600
• 1997 Kenworth T600
• 1996 Kenworth T800
• 1997 Kenworth T800
• 1996 Kenworth W900
• 1997 Kenworth W900
• 1996 Peterbilt 375
• 1996 Peterbilt 377
• 1996 Peterbilt 378
• 1996 Peterbilt 379
• 1996 Peterbilt 385

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