NHTSA Recall 97V128003
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V128003; Date: Nov. 17, 1997
Loss of steering can occur and the wheel can separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage.
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Savage Riteway; 1984 Savage Riteway; 1985 Savage Riteway
Component: Suspension:front:hub
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 25
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty vehicles equipped with steering axle hubs built by webb wheel for use on trucks and tractors, part numbers webb 1530, Volvo 90402-0006, or eaton f1960. The steering axle hub flange can fracture and separate from the center portion of the hub.
How to Fix:
Owner notification is being conducted by webb wheel. Dealers will inspect the hub for cracks on the outside or inside of the hub flange and replace these hubs.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is being conducted by webb wheel. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact webb wheel at 1-800-633-3256. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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