NHTSA-Equipment2000-04-10

CONSOLIDATED METCO, INC. — CONMET/PREGREASED AXLE HUBS

CONSOLIDATED METCO, INC.

Hazard

AN OUTBOARD BEARING FAILURE CAN RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF THE HUB ASSEMBLY FROM THE SPINDLE.

Remedy

AUTHORIZED DEALERS ARE INSTRUCTED TO CONVERT GREASED HUBS TO OIL HUBS IF THE TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM IS TO REMAIN ON THE TRAILER. IF THE TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM IS REMOVED, THE HUB MUST BE INSPECTED FOR CONTAMINATION AND CORROSION. THE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF CORROSION. IF THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF CORROSION, LUBRICANT AND SEAL MANITENANCE CAN BE PERFORMED AND THE HUB REINSTALLED.

Affected count

2400

Products

CONMET/PREGREASED AXLE HUBS

Official notice

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=00E019000

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