Safety Recall NHTSA · 03E019000 Reported April 24, 2003

Skf/arvinmeritor/wheel bearings for truck hub unit

Q: What is recall 03E019000?

NHTSA recall 03E019000 was issued by Skf Usa Inc. on April 24, 2003. It addresses: Skf/arvinmeritor/wheel bearings for truck hub unit. The recall affects approximately 18,719 vehicles , with the defect involving the Suspension component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Skf Usa Inc. · Suspension · 18,719 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03E019000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Skf Usa Inc.

Component

Suspension

Vehicles Affected

18,719

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

April 24, 2003

Defect Summary

Truck hub units (thu) manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles produced from august 1-15, 1998; april 16 to may 15, 1999; and from february 16-28, 2001. the thu bearings can wear prematurely.

Safety Consequence

Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.

Corrective Action

Skf has not yet provided the agency with a remedy and notification program.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Skf Usa Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 03E019000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03E019000

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

What is recall 03E019000?

NHTSA recall 03E019000 was issued by Skf Usa Inc. on April 24, 2003. It addresses: Skf/arvinmeritor/wheel bearings for truck hub unit. The recall affects approximately 18,719 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Skf Usa Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03E019000 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.