Skf recall: Power train
What is wrong
SKF USA, Inc. (SKF) is recalling certain axle seals, part numbers 28554 and 28555, installed on 1999-2013 Chevrolet and GMC full size vans, pickup trucks, and SUV's with a full floating rear end. The inner diameter of the affected seals may be too large to adequately contain the differential gear oil, allowing it to leak onto the rear brakes.
What could happen
Leaking gear oil can contaminate the brake friction material, reducing the vehicle's braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
SKF will notify owners. For vehicles that had seal 28554 installed, service centers will inspect each vehicle and replace any axle seal that is leaking. Vehicles that had axle seal 28555 installed will have their axle seals replaced. These services will be performed free of charge. The recall began during September 2014. Owners may contact SKF customer service at 1-800-644-8999. SKF's number for this recall is PRO14-004USCA.
Vehicles covered
- Skf Axle Seal
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14E046000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Skf USA, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 24, 2014
- Owners notified
- Sep 19, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 82,509
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal
- Maker's own recall number
- PRO14-004USCA
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.