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Webb Wheel Suspension recall
Recalled June 25, 1997 · NHTSA recall 97E021000 · Webb Wheel
Hazard
LOSS OF STEERING CAN OCCUR AND THE WHEEL CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HUB FOR CRACKS ON THE OUTSIDE OR INSIDE OF THE HUB FLANGE AND REPLACE THESE HUBS.
Units
4,982 units
Description
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: STEER AXLE HUBS FOR USE ON TRUCKS AND TRACTORS, PART NUMBERS WEBB 1530, VOLVO 90402-0006, OR EATON F1960. THESE HUBS WERE SOLD TO AND INSTALLED ON NEW VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPORATION. THE STEERING AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN FRACTURE AND SEPARATE FROM THE BARREL PORTION OF THE HUB.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HUB FOR CRACKS ON THE OUTSIDE OR INSIDE OF THE HUB FLANGE AND REPLACE THESE HUBS.
Product
Webb Wheel WEBB WHEEL
Manufacturer(s)
Webb Wheel Products, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →