Meritor, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01E003000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01E003000 by Meritor, Inc.. Includes 23,400 affected units, ARVINMERITOR/BRAKE ROLLERS, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: "w-series" air-actuated brake cam rollers part numbers: 1779-l-116, 1779-x-180, 1779-p-328, 1779-q-329, 1779-s-331, and 1779-u-593 shipped to customers between march 1 and october 31, 2000. these rollers were installed as original equipment and also sold as replacement parts. the affected brake rollers may fracture if subjected to high application loadings.

Corrective Action

Arvinmeritor will notify its customers and aftermarket distributors to inspect for the affected brake rollers and contact them for replacement rollers free of charge. owner notification began february 14, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact arvinmeritor at 1-859-525-3361.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01E003000

Manufacturer: Meritor, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2001-01-31T00:00:00

Subject: Arvinmeritor/brake rollers

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 23,400

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: "w-series" air-actuated brake cam rollers part numbers: 1779-l-116, 1779-x-180, 1779-p-328, 1779-q-329, 1779-s-331, and 1779-u-593 shipped to customers between march 1 and october 31, 2000. these rollers were installed as original equipment and also sold as replacement parts. the affected brake rollers may fracture if subjected to high application loadings.

Consequence Summary: If one or more of the affected brake rollers fracture, proper brake application could be compromised, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Arvinmeritor will notify its customers and aftermarket distributors to inspect for the affected brake rollers and contact them for replacement rollers free of charge. owner notification began february 14, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact arvinmeritor at 1-859-525-3361.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-svkt_xcz5_rkmp

NHTSA ID: 01E003000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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