Meritor, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02E015000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02E015000 by Meritor, Inc.. Includes 537 affected units, ARVINMERITOR/12 1/4" Q BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: meritor brand 12 1/4" "q" brake shoe assemblies installed on arvinmeritor trailer axles manufactured from december 17, 2001, through january 28, 2002. the affected brake shoes bear lot stamp numbers 501031, 501034, and 501070. the welds attaching the brake shoe web to its table did not penetrate the metal completely.

Corrective Action

Arvinmeritor will notify its customers and replace the brake shoes free of charge. owner notification began april 1, 2002. 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 cvs customer service at 800-535-5560.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02E015000

Manufacturer: Meritor, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2002-03-20T00:00:00

Subject: Arvinmeritor/12 1/4" q brake shoe assembly

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 537

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: meritor brand 12 1/4" "q" brake shoe assemblies installed on arvinmeritor trailer axles manufactured from december 17, 2001, through january 28, 2002. the affected brake shoes bear lot stamp numbers 501031, 501034, and 501070. the welds attaching the brake shoe web to its table did not penetrate the metal completely.

Consequence Summary: As a result, the table could separate from the web, thereby reducing the overall braking capabilities of the trailer, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Arvinmeritor will notify its customers and replace the brake shoes free of charge. owner notification began april 1, 2002. 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 cvs customer service at 800-535-5560.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 02E015000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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