Auto Recalls for Consumers

1996 PETERBILT 375 Recall - Campaign #97V196003

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1996 PETERBILT 375 RECALL - #97V196003

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : HUB

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DESIGN LEVEL 1, ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS.

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Vehicle 1996 PETERBILT 375
Manufacturer PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 7/1/1996 - 2/28/1997
Recalled on 11/25/1997
Influenced by PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 12/18/1997
# Affected 470
Recalled for SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DESIGN LEVEL 1, ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS.
Consequences CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 1997. 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 PACCAR AT 1-425-468-7356.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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