Meritor, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03E013000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03E013000 by Meritor, Inc.. Includes 2,779 affected units, ARVINMERITOR/FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Meritor brand fh946u axle assemblies manufactured between august 9, 1996, and november 6, 2001, used as a front steering axle on low floor buses built by new flyer industries. these assemblies were omitted from the post-heat treatment magnaflux operation which could result in surface cracking and possible failure of the axle. this campaign superceedes arvinmeritor's previous recall, 02e-032, to include addition axle assemblies.

Corrective Action

Arvinmeritor will notify its customers and replace the front axle assembly free of charge. Owner notification began march 31, 2003. 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 248-435-1248.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03E013000

Manufacturer: Meritor, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2003-03-20T00:00:00

Subject: Arvinmeritor/front axle assemblies

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 2,779

Details

MFR Campaign Number: C2AH

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Meritor brand fh946u axle assemblies manufactured between august 9, 1996, and november 6, 2001, used as a front steering axle on low floor buses built by new flyer industries. these assemblies were omitted from the post-heat treatment magnaflux operation which could result in surface cracking and possible failure of the axle. this campaign superceedes arvinmeritor's previous recall, 02e-032, to include addition axle assemblies.

Consequence Summary: Failure of the axle could result in loss of steering, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Arvinmeritor will notify its customers and replace the front axle assembly free of charge. Owner notification began march 31, 2003. 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 248-435-1248.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5vhd-yer8-gvzq

NHTSA ID: 03E013000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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