Safety Recall NHTSA · 01E033000 Reported June 25, 2001

Arvinmeritor/skf phase iv truck hub

Meritor, Inc. · Suspension · 26,091 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01E033000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
26,091
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
June 25, 2001

Defect Summary

Equipment description: skf phase iv truck hub units incorporation into arvinmeritor ff-980 front axle assemblies manufactured between september 5, 1996, and february 5, 1998. vehicles manufactured with a combination of a) wheel separator plates, b) wheel mounting flanges of 10mm(0.437") or less, and c) brake drum mounting flanges of 6mm (0.25") or less the wheel separator plates can fracture.

Safety Consequence

If a hub fractures, vehicle control, braking, and stability can be affected, and the wheel may separate from the vehicle possibly resulting in injury or death.

Corrective Action

Arvinmeritor will provide replacement hub kits free of charge. owner notification began august 9, 2001. 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 arvinmeritor at 248-435-9415.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Meritor, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 01E033000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01E033000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01E033000?

NHTSA recall 01E033000 was issued by Meritor, Inc. on June 25, 2001. It addresses: Arvinmeritor/skf phase iv truck hub. The recall affects approximately 26,091 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Meritor, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01E033000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.