Peterbilt 357 (1999) – 03V125000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

PETERBILT

Model Of Vehicle

357

Year

1999

Recall Campaign Number

03V125000

Component Description

Suspension:Front:Hub

Effect Of Defect

Seizure Of The Bearings Can Cause Wheel Separation Or Wheel End Fire.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Start Of Manufacture

19981013

End Of Manufacture

20020326

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

154

Date Owners Notified

20030716

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Date Report Received

20030401

Make Campaign Number

303-A/03KW2

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard