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2001 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall - Campaign #03V112000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2001 WESTERN STAR 4900 RECALL - #03V112000

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 2001 WESTERN STAR 4900
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 8/1/1998 - 2/28/2001
Recalled on 3/26/2003
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 9/20/2003
# Affected 5,716
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 BOTH FRONT HUBS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 20, 2003. 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 FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Notes FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-407.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 2001 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING

2001 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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