Webb Wheel Webb Wheel Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 97E021001
Manufacturer: WEBB WHEEL PRODUCTS, INC.

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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NHTSA Campaign Number: 97E021000
Manufacturer: WEBB WHEEL PRODUCTS, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1982
Manufactured End Date: November 30th, 1984
Date of Owner Notification: June 30th, 1997

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 MANUFACTURED BY VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPORATION. 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:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HUB FOR CRACKS ON THE OUTSIDE OR INSIDE OF THE HUB FLANGE AND REPLACE THESE HUBS.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN JUNE 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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NHTSA Campaign Number: 89E009000
Manufacturer: WEBB WHEEL PRODUCTS, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: April 1st, 1989
Manufactured End Date: April 1st, 1989
Date of Owner Notification: April 17th, 1989

Defect Summary:
INSTALLED CAPSCREW HEAD COULD SEPARATE FROM THE BODY DUE TO HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT DURING THE PLATING PROCESS.

Consequence Summary:
BRAKE COULD BECOME LOOSE ON THE WHEEL CAUSING FAILUREOF THE BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE BRAKE DRUM CAPSCREW AND PROPERLY TORQUE.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: CAST SPOKE WHEELS.VEHICLE CATAGORY: TRAILERS.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 89E010000
Manufacturer: WEBB WHEEL PRODUCTS, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1989
Manufactured End Date: April 1st, 1989
Date of Owner Notification: April 27th, 1989

Defect Summary:
IMPROPER GRADE OF STEEL WAS USED AND WHEN HEAT TREATED STUDS FAILED TO MEET STRENGTH AND HARDNESS REQUIREMENTS.

Consequence Summary:
THE SOFT STUD MAY FAIL TO RETAIN THE HUB AND WHEELASSEMBLY AND AN ACCIDENT MAY RESULT.

Corrective Summary:
THE STUDS WILL BE REPLACED WITH PROPERLY STRENGTHEN STUDS.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: WHEEL HUB STUDS.VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS AND TRAILERS.