OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
98E015000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:drum
Reported May 12, 1998 · WEBB WHEEL PRODUCTS, INC.
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: STEERING AXLE BRAKE DRUMS, PART NUMBER 61958B, USED IN AN AXLE ASSEMBLY COMBINATION SUPPLIED SOLELY TO BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. THE BRAKE DRUM IS OVERSIZED IN THE AREA ABOVE THE MOUNTING FLANGE AND PREVENTS THE DISC WHEEL FROM MOUNTING FLAT AGAINST THE BRAKE DRUM.
Consequence
PROLONGED EXPOSURE CAN LEAD TO DISC WHEEL CRACKING AND SUBSEQUENT DISC WHEEL FAILURE. THIS COULD ALSO LEAD TO LOOSE FLANGE NUTS AND LOSS OF A WHEEL IF NOT DETECTED.
Remedy
WEBB WHEEL WILL REPLACE BOTH STEERING AXLE BRAKE DRUMS. ALSO, IF CONTACT IS PRESENT BETWEEN THE BRAKE DRUM AND THE DISC WHEEL, BOTH STEERING AXLE BRAKE DRUMS AND BOTH STEERING AXLE DISC WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 29, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR BUSES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WEBB WHEEL AT 1-800-633-3256.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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