Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Heavy Duty Trucks, The Locking Tab That Locks The Outer Spindle Nut Onto The Spindle Was Not Engaged Or Properly Bent Over.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
378
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V288000
Component Description
Power Train:Axle Hubs
Effect Of Defect
Failure To Properly Engage The Locking Feature Into The Nut Could Cause The Nut To Loosen Which Will Eventually Cause The Wheel Bearing To Over Heat And Fail If Undetected. If The Loose Nut Is Not Detected, The Outer End (Tire, Wheel And Hub Assembly) Could Become Separated From The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Hubs To Determine If The Locking Tabs Are Properly Bent. If The Locking Tabs Are Not Bent, Then Dealers Will Inspect The Appropriate Components For Premature Wear And Replace Such Components As Required And Properly Secure The Retaining Nut By Bending Over The Locking Tab. Owner Notification Began September 17, 2003. Owners Should Contact Kenworth At 1-425-828-5440 Or Peterbilt At 940-591-4201.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20030407
End Of Manufacture
20030418
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
132
Date Owners Notified
20030917
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20030806
Make Campaign Number
03KW8/803-D