Meritor, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04E070000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04E070000 by Meritor, Inc.. Includes 80 affected units, ARVINMERITOR/INTERNATIONAL/TIE ROD ARMS/STEERING, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain avrinmeritor axles, p/nos. Mfs-14-143a-nn58 and mfs-14-143a-nn60 manufactured between november 2002 and may 2003 and sold for use on international vehicles. the tie rod arms installed had not been induction hardened and, therefore, may fatigue.

Corrective Action

Arvinmeritor is working with international to identify the owners of the affected vehicles and will notify and repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during october 2004. 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 248-435-8793.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04E070000
Manufacturer: Meritor, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2004-09-16T00:00:00
Subject: Arvinmeritor/international/tie rod arms/steering
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 80

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Certain avrinmeritor axles, p/nos. Mfs-14-143a-nn58 and mfs-14-143a-nn60 manufactured between november 2002 and may 2003 and sold for use on international vehicles. the tie rod arms installed had not been induction hardened and, therefore, may fatigue.
Consequence Summary: Should a fatigue failure occur of the tie rod arm, the vehicle operator can lose vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Arvinmeritor is working with international to identify the owners of the affected vehicles and will notify and repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during october 2004. 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 248-435-8793.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-a9v4-nb57.ns72
NHTSA ID: 04E070000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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