Arvinmeritor Automotive | NHTSA Recall #86E015000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 86E015000 by Arvinmeritor Automotive. Includes 1,913 affected units, SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT SPINDLE:KNUCKLE:STEER, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The brake mounting nuts which fasten the two brake assemblies to the axle knuckle on the front steering axle assemblies or the wheel end kits were not properly tightened. consequence of defect: if sufficient loosening of the brake assemblies should occur during vehicle movement, brake drag, possible severe heat build-up or wheel lockup could occur, causing decreased steering control, vehicle instability and a potential for vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Inspect and retorque mounting nuts to insure proper tightness.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 86E015000
Report Received Date: 1986-06-09T00:00:00
Subject: Suspension:independent front spindle:knuckle:steer
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 1,913

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: The brake mounting nuts which fasten the two brake assemblies to the axle knuckle on the front steering axle assemblies or the wheel end kits were not properly tightened. consequence of defect: if sufficient loosening of the brake assemblies should occur during vehicle movement, brake drag, possible severe heat build-up or wheel lockup could occur, causing decreased steering control, vehicle instability and a potential for vehicle crash.
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: Inspect and retorque mounting nuts to insure proper tightness.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-xjvs~kb9j-8yeg
NHTSA ID: 86E015000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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