Skf Axle Seal – 14E046000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

SKF

Model Of Vehicle

AXLE SEAL

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

14E046000

Component Description

Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal

Effect Of Defect

Leaking Gear Oil Can Contaminate The Brake FriCTIon Material, Reducing The Vehicle’S Braking Ability And Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Skf Usa, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

E

Number Affected

82509

Date Owners Notified

20140919

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Skf USA Inc.

Date Report Received

20140724

Make Campaign Number

PRO14-004USCA

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard