What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2003187
- Recall date
- 7 August 2003
- Make
- Peterbilt, Kenworth
- Models
- 385, T300, 379, 330, 378, 357
- Model years
- 2003
- Vehicle class
- Truck - Med. & H.D.
- System
- Suspension
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 44
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles, the locking tab that locks the outer spindle nut onto the spindle was not engaged or properly bent over. Failure to properly engage the locking feature into the nut may cause the nut to loosen which will eventually cause the wheel bearing to over heat and fail if undetected. If the loose nut is not detected, the outer end (tire, wheel and hub assembly) could become separated from the vehicle. Correction: Dealer will inspect the hubs to determine if the locking tabs are properly bent.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2003187.