1998-2002 Kenworth T2000, Kenworth T600 and others recall: hub

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on April 1, 2003. It covers about 154 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 154
reported: Apr 1, 2003
owners notified: Jul 16, 2003
related complaints: 22

Suspension: front: hub

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
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.

Recall number 03V125000

Affected vehicles

Kenworth T2000 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001
Kenworth T600 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001
Kenworth T800 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001
Kenworth W900 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001
Peterbilt 357 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Peterbilt 378 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Peterbilt 379 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Peterbilt 385 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Peterbilt 387 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 22 complaints about suspension problems.

Questions about recall 03V125000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2002 Kenworth T2000, Kenworth T600 and others hub?

Yes. Recall 03V125000, reported on April 1, 2003, covers about 154 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V125000?

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.

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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