Meritor, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08E065000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08E065000 by Meritor, Inc.. Includes 3,645 affected units, REMANUFACTURED TRAILER AXLES/WHEEL-END SEPARATION, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Arvinmeritor is recalling 3,645 remanufactured trailer axles shipped for aftermarket use between july 9, 2007 and august 20, 2008. these axles were originally manufactured using a process known as 'grotnes' which results in the spindle being more susceptible to develop cracks on the internal surface of the spindle during subsequent lifetimes. in addition, some of the suspect axles may have insufficient or contaminated grease.

Corrective Action

Arvinmeritor will notify owners and replace the affected axles free of charge. the recall began on march 5, 2009.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08E065000

Manufacturer: Meritor, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-10-24T00:00:00

Subject: Remanufactured trailer axles/wheel-end separation

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 3,645

Details

MFR Campaign Number: C8AG

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Arvinmeritor is recalling 3,645 remanufactured trailer axles shipped for aftermarket use between july 9, 2007 and august 20, 2008. these axles were originally manufactured using a process known as 'grotnes' which results in the spindle being more susceptible to develop cracks on the internal surface of the spindle during subsequent lifetimes. in addition, some of the suspect axles may have insufficient or contaminated grease.

Consequence Summary: Should spindle cracks develop and propagate to the exterior surface, there is a risk that the spindle and the attached components could separate from the axle. also, the condition of insufficient or contaminated grease may potentially result in the wheel-end bearings to cease functioning as a rolling element, and thereby potentially result in a wheel-end separation, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Arvinmeritor will notify owners and replace the affected axles free of charge. the recall began on march 5, 2009.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08E065000

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