Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #08V137000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V137000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 28,764 affected units, 8K THIN SPINDLE-NUT/ARVINMERITOR/AXLE ALLIANCE, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks is recalling 28,764 my 2001 through 2008 fccc b2 and fs65 school bus chassis, fccc fb65 conventional buses, and sterling acterra, freightliner fln, and business class m2 heavy trucks, built from january 26, 2000, through march 24, 2008, manufactured with arvinmeritor or axle alliance company 6,000 through 8,000 pound front axles utilizing a four piece spindle-nut set. these axle assemblies may have been produced with a thin spindle nut which may lead to incorrect end play, cone spin, excessive heat, degradation of lubrication, wear of the spindle nut and bearing journal, oil contamination with metal shavings, and premature bearing failure.

Corrective Action

Daimler trucks will notify owners and will repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on january 8, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V137000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2008-03-25T00:00:00

Subject: 8k thin spindle-nut/arvinmeritor/axle alliance

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 28,764

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-527

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling 28,764 my 2001 through 2008 fccc b2 and fs65 school bus chassis, fccc fb65 conventional buses, and sterling acterra, freightliner fln, and business class m2 heavy trucks, built from january 26, 2000, through march 24, 2008, manufactured with arvinmeritor or axle alliance company 6,000 through 8,000 pound front axles utilizing a four piece spindle-nut set. these axle assemblies may have been produced with a thin spindle nut which may lead to incorrect end play, cone spin, excessive heat, degradation of lubrication, wear of the spindle nut and bearing journal, oil contamination with metal shavings, and premature bearing failure.

Consequence Summary: Continued operation may lead to wheel separation and possibly a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Daimler trucks will notify owners and will repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on january 8, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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