| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Action Number: PE02091 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: KENWORTH |
| Vehicale/Equipment Model: KENWORTH | Vehicale/Equipment Year: 2001 |
| Component Name: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | Manufacturer's Name: PACCAR Incorporated |
| Date Opened: Dec, 03 2002 | Date Closed: May, 23 2003 |
| Subject: FRONT AXLE BEARING FAILURE | Summary: The companies involved in this matter are:skf (hub mfr), arvinmeritor (front axle mfr), and paccar, the corporate headquarters for kenworth and peterbilt, ( manufacturers of class viii tractor-trailers).skf identified manufacturing defects for specific build dates on front axle hub and bearings (wheel bearings) supplied to arvin meritor.as a result, arvinmeritor notified paccar who in turn notified their truck divisions of the defective units.as a result, 220 trucks are being recalled by paccar for defective front axle wheel bearings which may fail in such a way that a wheel separation or wheel bearing fire occurs.see attached summary report and defect reports for additional details. |
