Rockwell Rockwell: Hub

Date

Dec. 1, 1977

Filed by

Rockwell International

Vehicles

Rockwell Rockwell (years not listed)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Arvinmeritor Automotive

Component

Wheels › Hub

Description of the defect

The involved hubs May develop cracks in The area of The Wheel mounting flange. Eventually, The hub could fail causing The flange along with The Wheel And Tire to become disengaged from The Vehicle And Roll in an uncontrolled manner.

Potentially affected

20586

Remedy

Dealer will inspect And replace suspect front Axle hubs without Charge.

Recall notes

Vehicle category: heavy Trucks.System: Wheels; Rockwell malleable hubs, part no. 333-V-1036.CONSEQUENCES of defect: hub failure could result in loss of Vehicle Control andan accident.note: Vehicles should be inspected And any Vehicle with a cracked hub flangeshould be removed from Service until The hub is replaced.

Owner notification date

July 5, 1978

Recall type

E (equipment)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

77E027000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.