Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 89V110000

Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal

SAAB CARS USA, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1989-07-03.

Recall campaignNHTSA 89V110000

Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal

Component
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal
Manufacturer
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Vehicles affected
100
Reported to NHTSA
1989-07-03
Owners notified
1989-07-10

Defect description

DUE TO IMPROPER SEATING, THERE COULD BE A CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE WEAR WASHER AND AXLE LUG, OR BETWEEN THE WEAR WASHER AND THE INNER RACE OF THE BEARING.

Safety risk

WHEN TRUCK IS LOADED, CONTACT BETWEEN HUB NUT AND HUBEND CAP COULD CAUSE NUT TO BECOME BACKED OFF AND RESULT IN THE WHEEL BECOMINGLOOSE CAUSING FAILURE OF THE BEARING AND/OR AXLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

ADJUST BEARING CLEARANCE TO PREVENT HUB NUTS FROM BACKING OFF AND WHEEL BECOMING LOOSE.

Notes

SYSTEM:REAR AXLE/WHEEL BEARINGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SCANIA AD 80 REAR AXLE.

Scope of coverage

10 model years across 5 models.

ModelYears on record
SCANIA 113M1989 1988
SCANIA 113MA1989 1988
SCANIA P1121989 1988
SCANIA R1121989 1988
SCANIA T1121989 1988

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.