Meritor, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #10E058000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10E058000 by Meritor, Inc.. Includes 14,869 affected units, WHEEL SEPARATION, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Arvinmeritor is recalling certain tl series trailer axles sold as aftermarket replacement equipment and sold and installed as original equipment in heavy trucks and recreational vehicles. the spindle nut may not have been properly torqued or not torqued at all allowing excessive end-play in the wheel-end system and could progress to a wheel separation.

Corrective Action

Arvinmeritor will notify owners who purchase any affected axle as aftermarket replacement equipment. arvinmeritor is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify and repair the vehicles that contain the subject axles free of charge. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or arvinmeritor at 1-866-668-7221. this recall has been superseded by safety recall campaign 11e-016.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10E058000

Manufacturer: Meritor, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2010-12-09T00:00:00

Subject: Wheel separation

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 14,869

Details

MFR Campaign Number: C11AB

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Arvinmeritor is recalling certain tl series trailer axles sold as aftermarket replacement equipment and sold and installed as original equipment in heavy trucks and recreational vehicles. the spindle nut may not have been properly torqued or not torqued at all allowing excessive end-play in the wheel-end system and could progress to a wheel separation.

Consequence Summary: Separation of the wheel could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Arvinmeritor will notify owners who purchase any affected axle as aftermarket replacement equipment. arvinmeritor is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify and repair the vehicles that contain the subject axles free of charge. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or arvinmeritor at 1-866-668-7221. this recall has been superseded by safety recall campaign 11e-016.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10E058000

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