Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Trailers Equipped With Hubs Provided By Webb Wheel Products. These Truck Trailer Disc Wheel Hubs Have Direct-Machined Anti-Lock Braking Systems (Abs), Part Number 2023A, And Manufactured Between April 14 And June 7, 2000. The Abs Teeth Are Machined Into The Inner Face Of The Hub Bore, And The Teeth Are Machined Off Center From The Center Of The Hub. The Speed Sensor Of The Abs System Reads The Tooth Pattern And Sends Erroneous Signals To The Abs Control Unit.
Make Of Vehicle
UTILITY
Model Of Vehicle
FF2C
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
00V386002
Component Description
Wheels:Hub
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Can Cause The Abs System To Cycle Rapidly And Extend Stopping Distances During An Abs Controlled Brake Application Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Utility Will Notify Its Customers To Inspect For DefeCTIve Hubs And Will Replace The Hubs Free Of Charge.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Utility Trailer Mfg. Co.
Start Of Manufacture
20000401
End Of Manufacture
20001130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5492
Date Owners Notified
20001215
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Date Report Received
20001211