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Rockwell Wheels recall
Recalled September 12, 1977 · NHTSA recall 77E018000 · Rockwell
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE SUSPECT FRONT WHEEL HUBS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units
18,751 units
Description
THE INVOLVED ALUMINUM HUBS MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE BARREL BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER BEARING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO HUB FAILURE. UPON FAILURE, THE SEPARATED HUB IS RETAINED ON THE AXLE SPINDLE BY THE WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTING NUTS.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE SUSPECT FRONT WHEEL HUBS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Product
Rockwell ROCKWELL
Manufacturer(s)
ARVINMERITOR AUTOMOTIVE
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →