Recall 97V196003
NHTSA safety recall campaign 97V196003. Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB. 470 units potentially affected.
Remedy available
Affected Units
470
Affected Vehicles
11
Makes
2
Model Years
2
Campaign #
97V196003
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Report Date
Nov 24, 1997
Notification Date
Unknown
Remedy Date
Unknown
Affected Population
470
Manufacturer
Country
US
Make
Make
Model Years
1996, 1997
Risk Summary (Consequence)
CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
Defect Summary
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB.
Key Dates
Report Date
Nov 24, 1997
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown
Affected Vehicles
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Same-Make Recall Activity
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| 25V569000 | Sep 2, 2025 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 18,332 |
| 25V436000 | Jun 26, 2025 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 56,260 |
| 25V353000 | May 28, 2025 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:MODULATOR | 315 |
| 25V181000 | Mar 24, 2025 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | 238 |
| 25V182000 | Mar 24, 2025 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | 168 |
| 25V041000 | Jan 29, 2025 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 5,378 |
| 25V014000 | Jan 16, 2025 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1,110 |
| 24V915000 | Dec 9, 2024 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 220,764 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.
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ManufacturerPACCAR, INCORPORATED
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