Manac Trailers Usa, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V665000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V665000 by Manac Trailers Usa, Inc.. Includes 185 affected units, WHEEL END STUDS/ARVINMERITOR, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Manac is recalling 185 my 2008 lwed,cfb, lwbd, sfb, tsh, tstd, sbd, sdd, add, cdd 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
Manac is working with arvinmeritor who will replace any aftermarket replacement stud free of charge. owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1-248-435-8793 or manac at 1-819-379-3738.