1998–2001 Kenworth T2000, 1998–2001 Kenworth T600, 1998–2001 Kenworth T800 and 6 other models Recall: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRUCK HUB UNITS MANUFACTURED BY SKF…
NHTSA campaign 03V125000 · Suspension · filed Apr 1, 2003 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
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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.
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).
Affected vehicles
| Make | 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 |
Related recalls
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 03V125000 (manufacturer number 303-A/03KW2). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.