Safety Recall NHTSA · 78E002000 Reported January 10, 1978

Wheels:multiple:cap:cover:hub

Q: What is recall 78E002000?

NHTSA recall 78E002000 was issued by Arvinmeritor Automotive on January 10, 1978. It addresses: Wheels:multiple:cap:cover:hub. The recall affects approximately 2,200 vehicles , with the defect involving the Wheels 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.

Arvinmeritor Automotive · Wheels · 2,200 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

78E002000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Arvinmeritor Automotive

Component

Wheels

Vehicles Affected

2,200

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

January 10, 1978

Defect Summary

On the involved vehicles, casting deficiences exist in the area of the wheel mounting flange or the inner wheel bearing. When a flange failure occurs, the flange, along with the wheel and tire, become disengaged from the vehicle and may roll free. When a barrel section failure occurs, the hub is retained on the axle spindle by the wheel bearing adjusting nut. Continued operation may then lead to hub failure, progressive damage to the hub, and eventually, separation of the hub, with the wheel and tire, from the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect and replace all defective hubs with hubs of an improved design, without charge.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Arvinmeritor Automotive dealer and reference recall ID 78E002000 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 78E002000

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

What is recall 78E002000?

NHTSA recall 78E002000 was issued by Arvinmeritor Automotive on January 10, 1978. It addresses: Wheels:multiple:cap:cover:hub. The recall affects approximately 2,200 vehicles, with the defect involving the Wheels component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Arvinmeritor Automotive dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 78E002000 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.