Component
WHEELS:HUB
Manufacturer
FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
What Happened
The wheel hub in your truck is like the bearing that lets your wheel spin smoothly. In certain wheels made by Federal-Mogul, a crucial nut can loosen, leading to a critical issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If the nut comes loose, your wheel could completely separate from your truck while driving, which is a serious safety risk that could cause a crash.
Free Fix
Federal-Mogul will replace the faulty wheel hub assembly for free, and you should contact them at 877-489-6659 to schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
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