Reported Dec 1, 197720,586 vehicles affectedROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL
The defect
The involved hubs may develop cracks in the area of the wheel mounting flange. Eventually, the hub could fail causing the flange along with the wheel and tire to become disengaged from the vehicle and roll in an uncontrolled manner.
The remedy
Dealer will inspect and replace suspect front axle hubs without charge.
Vehicle category: heavy trucks.system: wheels; rockwell malleable hubs, part no. 333-V-1036.consequences of defect: hub failure could result in loss of vehicle control andan accident.note: vehicles should be inspected and any vehicle with a cracked hub flangeshould be removed from service until the hub IS replaced.