Skf Usa Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03E026000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03E026000 by Skf Usa Inc.. Includes 22,734 affected units, ARVINMERITOR/SKF/AXLE HUBS, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Truck hub units (thu) manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles and sold as aftermarket parts produced from august 1-15, 1998; april 16 to may 15, 1999; and from february 16-28, 2001. the thu bearings can wear prematurely. seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Corrective Action
Arvinmeritor will notify its customers about the defect and instruct that they contact skf or arvinmeritor for free replacement hubs. owner notification began july 21, 2003. 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