FRONT ALUMINUM STEERING AXLE HUBS WERE INCORRECTLY HEATED DURING STUD AND BEARING CUP PRESSING OPERATIONS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DUE TO THE INCORRECT HEAT TREATMENT THE HUBS MAY CRACK AND FAIL UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS. FAILURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF WHEEL AND VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
ALL RECALLED HUBS WILL BE INSPECTED AND TESTED FOR HARDNESS SPECIFICATIONS. IF THEY FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS, THEY WILL BE REPLACED.
THE WINDSHIELD ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES COULD UNSEAT AND BLOW INTO THE CAB OF THE TRUCK.
Manufacturer remedy
THE DEALER WILL BUILD UP THE FIBERGLASS OPENING TO PROPERLY SECURE THE WINDSHIELD OR INSTALL A LARGER WINDSHIELD FREE OF CHARGE.
Owner complaints
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No complaints recorded for this model year.
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