CONSOLIDATED METCO, INC.: Safety Recalls in 2000

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by CONSOLIDATED METCO, INC. in 2000. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

April 10, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

CONMET/PREGREASED AXLE HUBS

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: THE OUTBOARD BEARING ON THE PREGREASED TRAILER AXLE HUBS USED WITH THE TIRE INFLATION SYSTEMS MAY FAIL DUE TO THE INTRUSION OF CONTAMINANTS THROUGH THE TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM.

NHTSA ID: 00E019000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 2,400

Consequence Summary:

AN OUTBOARD BEARING FAILURE CAN RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF THE HUB ASSEMBLY FROM THE SPINDLE.

Corrective Action:

AUTHORIZED DEALERS ARE INSTRUCTED TO CONVERT GREASED HUBS TO OIL HUBS IF THE TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM IS TO REMAIN ON THE TRAILER. IF THE TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM IS REMOVED, THE HUB MUST BE INSPECTED FOR CONTAMINATION AND CORROSION. THE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF CORROSION. IF THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF CORROSION, LUBRICANT AND SEAL MANITENANCE CAN BE PERFORMED AND THE HUB REINSTALLED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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