SKF Axle Seal: Power train
Recall 14E046000 · Jul 24, 2014 · SKF USA, Inc.
82,509
units affected
82,509
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14E046000
- Date
- Jul 24, 2014
- Maker
- SKF USA, Inc.
- Units affected
- 82,509
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Power train > Axle assembly > Axle shaft > Seal
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can 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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| SKF | Axle Seal | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14E046000?
1 model: SKF Axle Seal (all years), about 82,509 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14E046000?
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.
What can happen?
Leaking gear oil can contaminate the brake friction material, reducing the vehicle's braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.