Recall 99E003000: Suspension, Front, Wheel Bearing

NHTSA recall 99E003000 · announced February 17, 1999 · Spicer · 90 units affected

The problem

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FRONT STEERING AXLE ASSEMBLIES, 160BN200 3, 160BN200 5, 160BN200 7, 160BN200 8, 161BN204 2, AND 161BN205 2. THE INNER WHEEL BEARING CONE FOR THE STEERING AXLE WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY DOES NOT PROPERLY FIT ONTO THE OEM STEERING AXLE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY.

The risk

IMPROPER FIT OF THE BEARING TO THE SPINDLE INCREASES THE STRESS LEVELS TO THE STEERING AXLE SPINDLE WHICH COULD CAUSE SPINDLE FAILURE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE LEFT AND RIGHT HUB/DRUM ASSEMBLIES AND REPLACE THE INNER WHEEL BEARING AND THE BEARING CUP.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 23, 1999.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 DANA/SPICER AT 1-219-483-7174. 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.