Glaval Bus | NHTSA Recall #09V058000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V058000 by Glaval Bus. Includes 117 affected units, 8K THIN SPINDLE-NUT/DAIMLER TRUCK/ARVINMERITOR, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Glaval bus is recalling 117 my 2003-2006 concorde and my 2003-2004 star cruiser equipped with arvinmeritor or axle alliance company 6,000 through 8,000 pound front axles utilizing a four piece spindle-nut set. installation of a four-piece spindle nut set with a thin spindle nut may lead to damage of the wheel end, including incorrect end play, degradation of lubrication, wear of the spindle nut and bearing journal, oil contamination with metal shavings, and premature bearing failure.

Corrective Action

Daimler trucks is handling the remedy for this campaign (please see 08v-137). glaval bus is working with daimler trucks the existing four-piece spindle set will be replaced with a more robust nut set using a thicker, harder inner nut and a new hub cap. this service will be performed for you free of charge. the recall began on february 24, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or glaval bus at 574-262-2212.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V058000

Manufacturer: Glaval Bus

Report Received Date: 2009-02-18T00:00:00

Subject: 8k thin spindle-nut/daimler truck/arvinmeritor

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 117

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Glaval bus is recalling 117 my 2003-2006 concorde and my 2003-2004 star cruiser equipped with arvinmeritor or axle alliance company 6,000 through 8,000 pound front axles utilizing a four piece spindle-nut set. installation of a four-piece spindle nut set with a thin spindle nut may lead to damage of the wheel end, including incorrect end play, degradation of lubrication, wear of the spindle nut and bearing journal, oil contamination with metal shavings, and premature bearing failure.

Consequence Summary: Outer wheel bearing failure will cause noise and vibration that will be noticeable to the driver and the antilock braking system (abs) warning light will illuminate. Continued operation with the abs warning light illuminated may result in wheel separation and a possible vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Daimler trucks is handling the remedy for this campaign (please see 08v-137). glaval bus is working with daimler trucks the existing four-piece spindle set will be replaced with a more robust nut set using a thicker, harder inner nut and a new hub cap. this service will be performed for you free of charge. the recall began on february 24, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or glaval bus at 574-262-2212.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 09V058000

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