Kwik-loc Corporation | NHTSA Recall #11V170000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V170000 by Kwik-loc Corporation. Includes 80 affected units, WHEEL SEPARATION/ARVINMERITOR, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Kwik-loc is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 converter dollies equipped with arvinmeritor axles. insufficient torque may have been applied on the spindle nut on the arvinmeritor tl series trailer axles installed in these van trailers where the stake washer for the nut is staked in a single location as opposed to multiple locations.

Corrective Action

Arvinmeritor is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify and repair the vehicles that contain the subject axles free of charge. please see arvinmeritor defect report 10e-058. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact arvin meritor at 1-248-273-4641.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V170000

Manufacturer: Kwik-loc Corporation

Report Received Date: 2011-03-08T00:00:00

Subject: Wheel separation/arvinmeritor

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 80

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Kwik-loc is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 converter dollies equipped with arvinmeritor axles. insufficient torque may have been applied on the spindle nut on the arvinmeritor tl series trailer axles installed in these van trailers where the stake washer for the nut is staked in a single location as opposed to multiple locations.

Consequence Summary: Low and/or no torque on the nut can result in excessive end-play in the wheel-end system and could progress to a wheel separation which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action: Arvinmeritor is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify and repair the vehicles that contain the subject axles free of charge. please see arvinmeritor defect report 10e-058. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact arvin meritor at 1-248-273-4641.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-7sw4.vh3s.3uiq

NHTSA ID: 11V170000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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