Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 03V125000

Suspension: front: hub

PACCAR INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2003-04-01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V125000

Suspension: front: hub

Component
Suspension: front: hub
Manufacturer
PACCAR INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
154
Reported to NHTSA
2003-04-01
Owners notified
2003-07-16

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRUCK HUB UNITS MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES, THE HUB UNIT BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.

Safety risk

SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FRONT AXLE HUBS. NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 16, 2003. THE MANUFACTURER HAS ADVISED US THAT PARTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITH A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201 OR KENWORTH 425-828-5440.

Notes

KENWORTH RECALL NO. 03KW2 AND PETERBILT RECALL NO. 303-A.CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

41 model years across 9 models.

ModelYears on record
KENWORTH T20002001 2000 1999 1998
KENWORTH T6002001 2000 1999 1998
KENWORTH T8002001 2000 1999 1998
KENWORTH W9002001 2000 1999 1998
PETERBILT 3572002 2001 2000 1999 1998
PETERBILT 3782002 2001 2000 1999 1998
PETERBILT 3792002 2001 2000 1999 1998
PETERBILT 3852002 2001 2000 1999 1998
PETERBILT 3872002 2001 2000 1999 1998

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.