Vehicle recall 78V179000 · August 16, 1978
1975-1978 Eagle 05 Bus
Hub separation, due to cracks between the inner and outer bearing of the hub, can occur which will lead to hub failure.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Hub separation, due to cracks between the inner and outer bearing of the hub, can occur which will lead to hub failure. When failure occurs, the separated hub is retained on the axle spindle by the wheel bearing adjusting nuts, and can result in two possible conditions: 1) generation of excessive heat resulting from the brake lining contacting the drum causing a blown tire and/or fire, and 2) progressive damage to the hub which would allow the separated hub with the wheel and tire to become disengaged from the vehicle in an uncontrolled manner.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the hubs at no charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: buses.system: wheels; hubs.consequences of defect: a blown tire or disengagement of the hub from thevehicle could lead to loss of vehicle control and a vehicle accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V179000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 16, 1978
- Filed by
- EAGLE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Owner notification
- July 25, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 350
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels › Multi piece
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Eagle 05 Bus (1975-1978): 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975
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