Recalls for your 1998 Peterbilt 387

Recalls for 1998 Peterbilt 387

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Peterbilt 387 - Tone's Trucking Inc.

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Peterbilt 387 - Tone's Trucking Inc.

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DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB


Posted on: 2003-04-15
Description
On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.

Consequence
Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace all front axle hubs.  Notification began july 16, 2003.  The manufacturer has advised us that parts will not be available until september 2003.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy with a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth 425-828-5440.

Notes
Kenworth recall no.  03kw2 and peterbilt recall no.  303-a.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).