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 |
| 032703 | 03/27/2003 | 10001872 | Tire air pressure lose and/or excessive wheel vibration condition on models with six bolt 16x6-1/2 full-face steel wheels. *tt *jb | 07/23/2003 | |
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 - CAP/COVER/HUB | |||
| 04/20/2006 | 89114 | 1 | 07/20/2001 |
| I took my vehicle for a 90,000 mile service call. the dealership did not make the recommended adjustments which are on recall then, or on a subsequent scheduled appointment. make / models : model/build years: chevrolet / suburban 2000-2001 chevrolet / tahoe 2000-2001 gmc / yukon 2000-2001 gmc / yukon xl 2000-2001 type: truck recall number: 00v343000 summary: vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. some of these vehicles have loose or missing rear wheel house plugs. under certain vehicle operating conditions, exhaust gases can flow forward and accumulate in the rear wheelhouse. consequence: these gases could flow into the passenger compartment if the plug is missing or loose and could cause possible illness, unconsciousness, or death. remedy: dealers will inspect the vehicle for loose or missing wheelhouse plugs and install new plugs if necessary. notes: owner notification began november 16, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). *jb | |||
| WHEELS - RIM | |||
| 10/20/2002 | 34000 | 1 | |
| Consumer stated that stones get caught up between the rear rims and the disc brake which caused the rear tires to lock up. ts *tt | |||
| 08/16/2001 | 1 | 07/01/2001 | |
| This vehicle picks up small stones between the rear brake calipers and the wheel rims. this causes a loud grinding noise, and upon removal of the wheel the inside of the aluminum rim is found to have deep gouges in it where the stone was grinding. if enough stones rubbed here, it could cause the tire to lose pressure through the rim, or if the stone rolled up just right, it could cause an explosive crack and deflation of the tire possibly causing loss of control ot the vehicle. i contacted my dealer who said they have had several vehicles with this problem, and that gm is going to have to do something to address this problem, but at the present they have done nothing. i also contacted chevrolet, and they said contact the dealer, there is nothing they can do. my wife and children use this vehicle for a school bus, and i am very worried about their safety, and there seems to be no recourse for this engineering defect.*ak | |||