Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
378
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
97V196003
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Hub
Effect Of Defect
Cracks In A Hub Flange Can Result In A Wheel Separation.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Remove And Replace The Front Hubs With An Improved Design Level 2 Hub.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19960701
End Of Manufacture
19970228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
470
Date Owners Notified
19971218
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
19971124