Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E106000 | FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 130000 | 02/07/2008 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/17/2007 | 12/19/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Wheel separation can result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to replacement national, carquest wheel hub assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors or ford.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS | |||||
| 050310005 | 04/01/2005 | 10017339 | Handling characteristics of vehicles with 20 inch wheel/tire assemblies installed. *tt | 11/03/2005 | |
| 3045 | 01/01/2004 | 3045A | 10009376 | Various steering or suspension concerns after gm accessories 20 inch tire/wheel assemblies have been installed. *tt | 09/27/2004 |
| 01901 | 01/01/2004 | 10006473 | Excessive tire spin setting diagnostic trouble code (dtc) co542. also including 2002, 2003 sierra denali. *mr | 05/04/2004 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS | ||||||
| PE03026 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/12/2003 | 11/03/2003 | STEEL WHEEL RIM FRACTURE | ||
| There have been less than 2 complaints per 100,000 subject vehicles related to the alleged defect.the oldest vehicles (my 1999) have only 2 complaints in over 140 thousand vehicles after over 4 years in service.the rate of warranty claims potentially related to the alleged defect is less than 0.1%.there are no known incidents involving rapid loss of tire pressure or loss of vehicle control. a defect trend has not been identified at this time.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
| WHEELS - MULTI PIECE | ||||||
| PE03026 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/12/2003 | 11/03/2003 | STEEL WHEEL RIM FRACTURE | ||
| There have been less than 2 complaints per 100,000 subject vehicles related to the alleged defect.the oldest vehicles (my 1999) have only 2 complaints in over 140 thousand vehicles after over 4 years in service.the rate of warranty claims potentially related to the alleged defect is less than 0.1%.there are no known incidents involving rapid loss of tire pressure or loss of vehicle control. a defect trend has not been identified at this time.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
| WHEELS - RIM | ||||||
| PE03026 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/12/2003 | 11/03/2003 | STEEL WHEEL RIM FRACTURE | ||
| There have been less than 2 complaints per 100,000 subject vehicles related to the alleged defect.the oldest vehicles (my 1999) have only 2 complaints in over 140 thousand vehicles after over 4 years in service.the rate of warranty claims potentially related to the alleged defect is less than 0.1%.there are no known incidents involving rapid loss of tire pressure or loss of vehicle control. a defect trend has not been identified at this time.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS | |||
| 09/12/2004 | 44000 | 1 | 08/25/2001 |
| Consumer was driving on the highway at approximately 66 mph the tire blew out. the front wheel assembly snapped off right behind the brake hub assembly. then, vehicle dropped down on its frame and skidded along the road for about 150 to 200 yards and then skidded into a guard rail. consumer contacted the manufacturer , and was told that the manufacturer will send someone to investigate the situation. currently, gm denied the claim.*ak right front wheel assembly broke off at the upper ball joint. *tc | |||
| 01/14/2002 | |||
| Standard steel wheel on vehicle holds water, and when that water freezes wheels go out of balance. dealer contacted. *ak | |||
| WHEELS - CENTER SECTION | |||
| 02/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| 2002 chevy silverado brakes failed at low speeds. *ts when the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer to be inspected, he was informed there was a problem with the abs. the sensor was cleaned and a part was replaced. the consumer then received a recall notice in october 2005 regarding the abs. the recall letter stated the consumer could apply for reimbursement. the tailgate rusted and broke. the steering relay and right front idler arm were replaced. the window regulator was replaced. the wheel center cap fell off. *jb | |||