2003 Kenworth T300, Peterbilt 330 and others recall: axle hubs
Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on August 6, 2003. It covers about 132 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 132
- reported
- Aug 6, 2003
- owners notified
- Sep 17, 2003
Power train: axle hubs
- What is wrong
- On certain heavy duty trucks, the locking tab that locks the outer spindle nut onto the spindle was not engaged or properly bent over.
- Risk
- Failure to properly engage the locking feature into the nut could cause the nut to loosen which will eventually cause the wheel bearing to over heat and fail if undetected. If the loose nut is not detected, the outer end (tire, wheel and hub assembly) could become separated from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the hubs to determine if the locking tabs are properly bent. If the locking tabs are not bent, then dealers will inspect the appropriate components for premature wear and replace such components as required and properly secure the retaining nut by bending over the locking tab. Owner notification began september 17, 2003. Owners should contact kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440 or peterbilt at 940‑591‑4201.
Recall number 03V288000
Affected vehicles
- Kenworth T300 2003 2003
- Peterbilt 330 2003 2003
- Peterbilt 357 2003 2003
- Peterbilt 378 2003 2003
- Peterbilt 379 2003 2003
- Peterbilt 385 2003 2003
Questions about recall 03V288000
Is there a recall on the 2003 Kenworth T300, Peterbilt 330 and others axle hubs?
Yes. Recall 03V288000, reported on August 6, 2003, covers about 132 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V288000?
Dealers will inspect the hubs to determine if the locking tabs are properly bent. If the locking tabs are not bent, then dealers will inspect the appropriate components for premature wear and replace such components as required and properly secure the retaining nut by bending over the locking tab. Owner notification began september 17, 2003. Owners should contact kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440 or peterbilt at 940‑591‑4201.
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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