Eaton F1960 Recalls

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September 24th, 1997
Recalled Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Recall Date
September 24th, 1997
Units Effected
1,114
NHTSA Campaign Number: 97E021001
Manufacturer: EATON, INCORPORATED

Defect Summary:
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. THE STEERING AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN FRACTURE AND SEPARATE FROM THE BARREL PORTION OF THE HUB.

Consequence Summary:
LOSS OF STEERING CAN OCCUR AND THE WHEEL CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Corrective Summary:
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:
WEBB WHEEL WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 30, 1997. 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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