NHTSA recall 97V-196 (97V196004)
suspension recall reported December 31, 1997 - about 39 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 97V196004
- Also written as
- 97V-196
- Reported
- December 31, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- ~39
- Component
- suspension
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DESIGN LEVEL 1, ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS.
Why it is dangerous
CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-196 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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