Safety Recall NHTSA · 03E026000 Reported April 23, 2003

Arvinmeritor/skf/axle hubs

Skf Usa Inc. · Suspension · 22,734 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03E026000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Skf Usa Inc.
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
22,734
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
April 23, 2003

Defect Summary

Truck hub units (thu) manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles and sold as aftermarket parts produced from august 1-15, 1998; april 16 to may 15, 1999; and from february 16-28, 2001. the thu bearings can wear prematurely. seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Arvinmeritor will notify its customers about the defect and instruct that they contact skf or arvinmeritor for free replacement hubs. owner notification began july 21, 2003. 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

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 Skf Usa Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 03E026000 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 03E026000

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

What is recall 03E026000?

NHTSA recall 03E026000 was issued by Skf Usa Inc. on April 23, 2003. It addresses: Arvinmeritor/skf/axle hubs. The recall affects approximately 22,734 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 03E026000 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.