SKF USA Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by SKF USA Inc. in 2003. See the details of the recalls below.

You can also see similar information for other manufacturers.

Data Source: NHTSA.
See this for other years:
April 24, 2003
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SKF/ARVINMERITOR/WHEEL BEARINGS FOR TRUCK HUB UNIT

TRUCK HUB UNITS (THU) MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES PRODUCED FROM AUGUST 1-15, 1998; APRIL 16 TO MAY 15, 1999; AND FROM FEBRUARY 16-28, 2001. THE THU BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.
NHTSA ID: 03E019000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 18,719
Consequence Summary:
SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
Corrective Action:
SKF HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A REMEDY AND NOTIFICATION PROGRAM.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 23, 2003
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ARVINMERITOR/SKF/AXLE HUBS

TRUCK HUB UNITS (THU) MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES AND SOLD AS AFTERMARKET PARTS PRODUCED FROM AUGUST 1-15, 1998; APRIL 16 TO MAY 15, 1999; AND FROM FEBRUARY 16-28, 2001. THE THU BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY. SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
NHTSA ID: 03E026000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 22,734
Consequence Summary:
SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
Corrective Action:
ARVINMERITOR WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS ABOUT THE DEFECT AND INSTRUCT THAT THEY CONTACT SKF OR ARVINMERITOR FOR FREE REPLACEMENT HUBS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 21, 2003. 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
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No