Sidump'r Trailer Company | NHTSA Recall #08V401000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V401000 by Sidump'r Trailer Company. Includes 4 affected units, WHEEL END STUDS/ARVINMERITOR, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Sidump'r trailer is recalling 4 trailers equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies with suspect wheel end studs. the suspect wheel end studs were improperly tempered, potentially rendering them brittle and susceptible to fracture. if one wheel stud fractures, the remaining wheel studs are required to carry more load. if left in this condition, the remaining wheel studs may also fracture even if they are properly manufactured.
Corrective Action
Sidump'r is working with arvinmeritor who will replace the suspected studs free of charge (please see 08e038). owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1-248-435-8793 or sidump'r at 1-402-582-4830.