0 CONSOLIDATED METCO, INC. PREGREASED AXLE HUBS

0 CONSOLIDATED METCO, INC. PREGREASED AXLE HUBS Recall Title: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

0 CONSOLIDATED METCO, INC. PREGREASED AXLE HUBS Recall Date: 2000-04-10

0 CONSOLIDATED METCO, INC. PREGREASED AXLE HUBS NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 00E019000

0 CONSOLIDATED METCO, INC. PREGREASED AXLE HUBS Recall Manufacturer: CONSOLIDATED METCO, INC.

0 CONSOLIDATED METCO, INC. PREGREASED AXLE HUBS Recall Component(s): SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

0 CONSOLIDATED METCO, INC. PREGREASED AXLE HUBS Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 2400

0 CONSOLIDATED METCO, INC. PREGREASED AXLE HUBS Recall Overview: EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: THE OUTBOARD BEARING ON THE PREGREASED TRAILER AXLE HUBS USED WITH THE TIRE INFLATION SYSTEMS MAY FAIL DUE TO THE INTRUSION OF CONTAMINANTS THROUGH THE TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM.

Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.

Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.

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0 CONSOLIDATED METCO, INC. PREGREASED AXLE HUBS Recall 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.

0 CONSOLIDATED METCO, INC. PREGREASED AXLE HUBS Recall Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 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 CONSOLIDATED METCO AT 1-800-425-4827.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).