Recall 97V128003
Suspension › Front › Hub — Savage · reported 17 Nov 1997 · 25 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH STEERING AXLE HUBS BUILT BY WEBB WHEEL FOR USE ON TRUCKS AND TRACTORS, PART NUMBERS WEBB 1530, VOLVO 90402-0006, OR EATON F1960. THE STEERING AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN FRACTURE AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER PORTION OF THE HUB.
The risk
LOSS OF STEERING CAN OCCUR AND THE WHEEL CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
The fix
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEING CONDUCTED BY WEBB WHEEL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HUB FOR CRACKS ON THE OUTSIDE OR INSIDE OF THE HUB FLANGE AND REPLACE THESE HUBS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEING CONDUCTED BY WEBB WHEEL. 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 WEBB WHEEL AT 1-800-633-3256.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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