Battle Motors, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Battle Motors, Inc. in 1997. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 2, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

CRANE CARRIER/WEBB WHEEL STEER AXLE HUBS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH STEERING AXLE HUBS BUILT BY WEBB WHEEL FOR USE ON TRUCKS AND TRACTORS, PART NUMBERS WEBB 1530, VOLVO 90402-0006, OR EATON F1960. THE STEERING AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN FRACTURE AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER PORTION OF THE HUB.

NHTSA ID: 97V128002

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 513

Consequence Summary:

LOSS OF STEERING CAN OCCUR AND THE WHEEL CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Corrective Action:

OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEING CONDUCTED BY WEBB WHEEL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HUB FOR CRACKS ON THE OUTSIDE OR INSIDE OF THE HUB FLANGE AND REPLACE THESE HUBS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 3, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

CRANE/TRANSMISSIONS

THE TRANSMISSION RANGE SELECTOR PAD WILL INDICATE A DRIVE RANGE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS ACTUALLY IN NEUTRAL.

NHTSA ID: 97V011000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 891

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL WHEN THE BRAKES ARE RELEASED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

CRANE CARRIER WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A WARNING LABEL TO BE PLACED BY THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT PAD.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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