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NHTSARecalled May 6, 1999 · #99V128001

WESTERN STAR/TRUCK HUB

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS ASSEMBLED WITH SKF LEVEL 2 TRUCK HUB UNITS (THU) RECEIVED FROM MERITOR. THESE HUBS CAN FATIGUE CRACK. THIS FATIGUE CRACKING CAN RESULT IN WHEEL SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Product details

Product
WESTERN STAR/TRUCK HUB
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE HUBS WITH PRODUCTION LEVEL 3 HUBS.

View the official CPSC notice