Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB
07E106000FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION E (Equipment)13000002/07/2008MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/17/200712/19/2007
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryWheel separation can result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryFederal-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.
NotesThis 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
WHEELS
05031000504/01/200510017339Handling characteristics of vehicles with 20 inch wheel/tire assemblies installed. *tt11/03/2005
0405611/16/20041001385820 inch plus size wheel restriction - supplement to accessories bulletin acc04-056. gm voicemail express. *tt04/26/2005
319210010561Availability of 20 inch wheels and tires through gmspo on 2005 models. *eh12/01/2004
304501/01/20043045A10009376Various steering or suspension concerns after gm accessories 20 inch tire/wheel assemblies have been installed. *tt09/27/2004

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
WHEELS
02/10/201160119
 Noticed vehicle vibration at slow speed and persistent but not as severe at highway speeds. not being a mechanic i thought it felt like a tire out of round or tire out of balance. took it to a firestone shop to inspect and correct problem. mechanic found that the right front bearing was falling apart and needed to be replaced. the tires were ready to be replaced they had 60,000 miles on them with a little cuping but fairly even wear. without stopping to check the tires the bearing most likely would have failed at highway speeds, which probably would have prevented me from filing this report.
08/18/2009680001
 Chevy 2005 silverado 68,000 miles. bearing assembly went out on left side. when i heard a loud clunk noise i towed it to the dealer. mechanic said wheel was about to fall off and called it catastrophic failure. now 4 weeks later other side is going out. this could have killed me. i do a lot of highway driving, only reason i discovered it was because i drove with windows down and heard the noise. this could have killed me if i had the air on and windows up! *tr
03/13/200615561106/03/2005
 Dt*: the contact stated the front driver side wheel makes a clunking noise and the steering wheel is inoperable. the dealer inspected the vehicle several times and was unable to determine the problem; however the steering shaft was lubricated. additionally, an independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and determined the steering box was loose.