AMERITRANS 375 1996: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
| Make : AMERITRANS | Model : 375 | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 1996-07-01 - 1997-02-28 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97V196003 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-12-18 | Date Received by ODI: 1997-11-24 | Date Added to Database: 1997-11-25 |
| Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 470 | ||
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Summary:
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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Consequence:
CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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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