The problem
Certain federal-mogul national and carquest aftermarket hub assemblies, p/n 515058, sold for use on 2001-2006 general motors 1500 and 2500 4wd trucks. On the subject hub assemblies, the abs sensor cord departs from the hub assembly at a 90 degree angle. As a result, there is a fit issue with the brake rotor dust shield interfering with the abs sensor cord. If the hub assembly is installed despite this interference, the gap between the abs sensor and the tone wheel may be altered. This may weaken the output of the abs sensor. Diminished output could result in an unwanted abs activation at low speeds and stopping distance could be affected.
The risk
If stopping distance is limited, a vehicle crash could occur.
The fix
Federal-mogul will notify its owners and will either credit the customers account or replace the unit. The recall is expected to begin during june 2006. Owners can contact federal-mogul customer service at 1-800-563-8507 ext 3530.
Contacts
This recall only pertains to aftermarket national and carquest hub assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized GMC dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 06E050000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.