Webb Wheel Products, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #98E015000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98E015000 by Webb Wheel Products, Inc.. Includes 1,057 affected units, WEBB WHEEL/BRAKE DRUM, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: steering axle brake drums, part number 61958b, used in an axle assembly combination supplied solely to blue bird body company. the brake drum is oversized in the area above the mounting flange and prevents the disc wheel from mounting flat against the brake drum.

Corrective Action

Webb wheel will replace both steering axle brake drums. also, if contact is present between the brake drum and the disc wheel, both steering axle brake drums and both steering axle disc wheels will be replaced.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98E015000
Manufacturer: Webb Wheel Products, Inc.
Report Received Date: 1998-05-12T00:00:00
Subject: Webb wheel/brake drum
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 1,057

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Equipment description: steering axle brake drums, part number 61958b, used in an axle assembly combination supplied solely to blue bird body company. the brake drum is oversized in the area above the mounting flange and prevents the disc wheel from mounting flat against the brake drum.
Consequence Summary: Prolonged exposure can lead to disc wheel cracking and subsequent disc wheel failure. this could also lead to loose flange nuts and loss of a wheel if not detected.
Corrective Action: Webb wheel will replace both steering axle brake drums. also, if contact is present between the brake drum and the disc wheel, both steering axle brake drums and both steering axle disc wheels will be replaced.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-qzh7~74yk~ebqx
NHTSA ID: 98E015000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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