Arvinmeritor Automotive | NHTSA Recall #85E010000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85E010000 by Arvinmeritor Automotive. Includes 28,845 affected units, SUSPENSION:TWIN I-BEAM:FRONT SPINDLE:KNUCKLE STEER, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Front axle beams contain "shear cracks" at the beam ends where the king pins and steering knuckles are attached. consequence of defect: if failure of the axle beams as part of the front steering axle should occur, the components attached to the beams including wheels, tires, brake assemblies and steering knuckles may become disengaged from the vehicle, and roll free with a risk to traffic safety. The vehicle may lose steering control, causing vehicle instability and potential for vehicle crash. This failure could occur without prior warning to the operator.

Corrective Action

Replacement of any and all components. Found to be defective at no cost to the consumer.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 85E010000

Manufacturer: Arvinmeritor Automotive

Report Received Date: 1985-03-01T00:00:00

Subject: Suspension:twin i-beam:front spindle:knuckle steer

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 28,845

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Front axle beams contain "shear cracks" at the beam ends where the king pins and steering knuckles are attached. consequence of defect: if failure of the axle beams as part of the front steering axle should occur, the components attached to the beams including wheels, tires, brake assemblies and steering knuckles may become disengaged from the vehicle, and roll free with a risk to traffic safety. The vehicle may lose steering control, causing vehicle instability and potential for vehicle crash. This failure could occur without prior warning to the operator.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Replacement of any and all components. Found to be defective at no cost to the consumer.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-778e~p7u4_wt6q

NHTSA ID: 85E010000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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