Innovative Engineering | NHTSA Recall #09V067000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V067000 by Innovative Engineering. Includes 4 affected units, WHEEL END STUDS/ARVINMERITOR, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Innovative is recalling 4 my 2008 sfs-45, sds-45 and my 2009 sds-42 buses equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies. the wheel end studs may have been improperly tempered 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
Innovative is working with arvinmeritor who will replace any aftermarket replacement stud free of charge (please see 08e038). owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1-248-435-8793 or innovative at 903-832-6684.