Component
WHEELS:HUB
Manufacturer
FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
What Happened
The hub assembly is a critical part that connects the wheel to your vehicle's axle. Federal-Mogul made some faulty hub assemblies that could come loose, causing your wheel to detach.
Risk if Unfixed
If your wheel comes loose, it could separate while you're driving, which is a serious safety risk that could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Federal-Mogul will replace the faulty hub assembly with a new one at no cost to you. You should contact Federal-Mogul at 877-489-6659 to schedule the free repair, which began on February 7, 2008.
Show original NHTSA language
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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