NHTSA Recall 03V125000: Hub (suspension)
PACCAR INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 154 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Kenworth T2000.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V125000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 303-A/03KW2 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › HUB |
| Report received | April 1, 2003 |
| Owner notification | July 16, 2003 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Safety risk
Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. Notification began july 16, 2003. The manufacturer has advised us that parts will not be available until september 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy with a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth 425-828-5440.
Notes
Kenworth recall no. 03kw2 and peterbilt recall no. 303-a.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V125000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T2000 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Kenworth T600 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Kenworth T800 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Kenworth W900 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Peterbilt 357 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Peterbilt 378 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Peterbilt 379 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Peterbilt 385 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Peterbilt 387 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.