KENWORTH T2000 2001: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V125000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | T2000 | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-07-16 | 2003-04-01 | 2003-04-15 |
Production Dates: 1998-09-02 - 2001-12-06
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 303-A/03KW2
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 154
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
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.
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'.
