Key Takeaway

PRECISION AUTOMOTIVE/REAR HUB ASSEMBLY by PRECISION AUTOMOTIVE IND., INC was recalled on September 25, 2000. What to do: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HUB.

NHTSA Ongoing

PRECISION AUTOMOTIVE/REAR HUB ASSEMBLY

Recalled: September 25, 2000 ~19,000 units affected 00E056

Description

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: REAR WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES FOR AFTERMARKET AUTOMOBILE REPLACEMENT PARTS. PART NOS. 512000, 512001, 513012, 512000V, 512001V, 512002V, 513012V; CHICAGO RAWHIDE PART NOS.: BR930053, BR930070, BR930089, BR930093, AND GBR930093 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 1, 1999, AND AUGUST 31, 2000. THESE HUB ASSEMBLIES HAVE A HIGH STRESS CONCENTRATION AT THE SHOULDER CORNER RADIUS WHICH INITIATES FATIGUE CRACKING. FAILURE OCCURS WHEN THE CRACK GROWS TO THE POINT WHERE THE SPINDLE FRACTURES SUDDENLY. THE REAR WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE ATTACHES DIRECTLY TO THE SUBJECT HUB.

Injuries / Consequence

SHOULD SPINDLE FRACTURE OCCUR, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE REAR WHEEL WILL SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE AND THIS WOULD MOST LIKELY OCCUR WHEN THE VEHICLE HITS A POTHOLE, DURING CORNERING, OR OTHER SITUATIONS WHERE HIGH STRESS IS PRESENTED.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HUB.

Products Affected

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Company Information

PRECISION AUTOMOTIVE IND., INC

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Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.

What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HUB.

Where can I find the original recall notice?

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