Meritor, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #06E081000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06E081000 by Meritor, Inc.. Includes 3,791 affected units, AXLE DRIVELINE FAILURE, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain arvinmeritor high angle inter-axle drivelines, model no. Rpl20, shipped to volvo trucks north america and freightliner llc between june 15 and august 28, 2006, to be installed as original equipment on certain heavy trucks. an improper seated or missing snap ring can result in the bearing cup to separate from the slip yoke sub-assembly. the universal joint cross could then contact the slip yoke casting and eventually cause the ear work to fracture.

Corrective Action

Volvo trucks and freightliner will notify owners and replace the driveline free of charge. owners should contact the manufacturer of their vehicle(s) or, for further information, owners may contact arvinmeritor at 248-435-8793.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06E081000

Manufacturer: Meritor, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2006-09-21T00:00:00

Subject: Axle driveline failure

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 3,791

Details

MFR Campaign Number: C6AB

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain arvinmeritor high angle inter-axle drivelines, model no. Rpl20, shipped to volvo trucks north america and freightliner llc between june 15 and august 28, 2006, to be installed as original equipment on certain heavy trucks. an improper seated or missing snap ring can result in the bearing cup to separate from the slip yoke sub-assembly. the universal joint cross could then contact the slip yoke casting and eventually cause the ear work to fracture.

Consequence Summary: Should the driveline separate, the vehicle could become inoperable. in addition, a driveline that has separated from the vehicle could come in contact with nearby vehicles or persons, possibly resulting in a crash or personal injuries.

Corrective Action: Volvo trucks and freightliner will notify owners and replace the driveline free of charge. owners should contact the manufacturer of their vehicle(s) or, for further information, owners may contact arvinmeritor at 248-435-8793.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-434x-c3i2~ixc7

NHTSA ID: 06E081000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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