International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #05V449000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V449000 by International Motors, Llc. Includes 4 affected units, REAR DRIVE AXLE SPINDLE/ARVINMERITOR, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain heavy duty truck/tractors equipped with arvinmeritor series 145 and 160 rear drive axles. the suspect rear drive axle's spindles may have been incorrectly heat treated. such a condition lessens the overall structural integrity of the spindles and could result in its fracture.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the suspect vehicles and if the spindles are found to have certain date codes, the axle will be replaced. the recall began on october 7, 2005. owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V449000

Manufacturer: International Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2005-10-04T00:00:00

Subject: Rear drive axle spindle/arvinmeritor

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 4

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 05520

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain heavy duty truck/tractors equipped with arvinmeritor series 145 and 160 rear drive axles. the suspect rear drive axle's spindles may have been incorrectly heat treated. such a condition lessens the overall structural integrity of the spindles and could result in its fracture.

Consequence Summary: If a spindle fractures while the vehicle is in motion, it may cause wheel separation, which could, without warning result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the suspect vehicles and if the spindles are found to have certain date codes, the axle will be replaced. the recall began on october 7, 2005. owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 05V449000

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