Axle shaft: sealRecall 89V-110 · Scania vehicles
SAAB CARS USA, INC. recall 89V-110 covers 100 Scania vehicles for a axle shaft: seal problem, reported to NHTSA on July 3, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V110000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
DUE TO IMPROPER SEATING, THERE COULD BE A CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE WEAR WASHER AND AXLE LUG, OR BETWEEN THE WEAR WASHER AND THE INNER RACE OF THE BEARING.
The risk
WHEN TRUCK IS LOADED, CONTACT BETWEEN HUB NUT AND HUBEND CAP COULD CAUSE NUT TO BECOME BACKED OFF AND RESULT IN THE WHEEL BECOMINGLOOSE CAUSING FAILURE OF THE BEARING AND/OR AXLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
The fix
ADJUST BEARING CLEARANCE TO PREVENT HUB NUTS FROM BACKING OFF AND WHEEL BECOMING LOOSE.
SYSTEM:REAR AXLE/WHEEL BEARINGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SCANIA AD 80 REAR AXLE.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 1, 1987 to February 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.