1997 Kenworth T800 recall: hub
Paccar, Incorporated reported this safety recall on November 8, 2001. It covers about 14 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 14
- reported
- Nov 8, 2001
- owners notified
- Dec 10, 2001
Wheels: hub
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with arvinmeritor front axle ff-981. The wheel separator plates are incompatible with skf phase iv truck hub units incorporated into the arvinmeritor ff-981 front axle assemblies installed on vehicles with wheel mounting flanges of 10 mm or less and brake drum mounting flanges of 6 mm or less.
- Risk
- The combination of components could reduce the service life of the front hub, which could result in a fracture. If a hub fractures, vehicle control, braking, and stability can be affected. In extreme cases, the wheel could separate from the vehicle causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will change the front hubs. Owner notification began december 10, 2001. 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 kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5000.
Recall number 01V293002
Affected vehicles
- Kenworth T800 1997 1997
Questions about recall 01V293002
Is there a recall on the 1997 Kenworth T800 hub?
Yes. Recall 01V293002, reported on November 8, 2001, covers about 14 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V293002?
Dealers will change the front hubs. Owner notification began december 10, 2001. 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 kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5000.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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