Auto Recalls for Consumers

1998 KENWORTH T800 Recall - Campaign #03V125000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 KENWORTH T800 RECALL - #03V125000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : HUB

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.

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Vehicle 1998 KENWORTH T800
Manufacturer PACCAR INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 9/2/1998 - 12/6/2001
Recalled on 4/15/2003
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 7/16/2003
# Affected 154
Recalled for SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Description 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.
Consequences SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
Corrective action 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.
Notes KENWORTH RECALL NO. 03KW2 AND PETERBILT RECALL NO. 303-A.CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1998 KENWORTH T800 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD

1998 KENWORTH T800 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, MODULE

1998 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER ARM

1998 KENWORTH T800 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS

1998 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR

1998 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

1998 KENWORTH T800 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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