Key Takeaway
REMANUFACTURED TRAILER AXLES/WHEEL-END SEPARATION by ARVINMERITOR, INC was recalled on October 28, 2008. What to do: ARVINMERITOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED AXLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2009.
REMANUFACTURED TRAILER AXLES/WHEEL-END SEPARATION
Description
ARVINMERITOR IS RECALLING 3,645 REMANUFACTURED TRAILER AXLES SHIPPED FOR AFTERMARKET USE BETWEEN JULY 9, 2007 AND AUGUST 20, 2008. THESE AXLES WERE ORIGINALLY MANUFACTURED USING A PROCESS KNOWN AS 'GROTNES' WHICH RESULTS IN THE SPINDLE BEING MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO DEVELOP CRACKS ON THE INTERNAL SURFACE OF THE SPINDLE DURING SUBSEQUENT LIFETIMES. IN ADDITION, SOME OF THE SUSPECT AXLES MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT OR CONTAMINATED GREASE.
Injuries / Consequence
SHOULD SPINDLE CRACKS DEVELOP AND PROPAGATE TO THE EXTERIOR SURFACE, THERE IS A RISK THAT THE SPINDLE AND THE ATTACHED COMPONENTS COULD SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE. ALSO, THE CONDITION OF INSUFFICIENT OR CONTAMINATED GREASE MAY POTENTIALLY RESULT IN THE WHEEL-END BEARINGS TO CEASE FUNCTIONING AS A ROLLING ELEMENT, AND THEREBY POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A WHEEL-END SEPARATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
ARVINMERITOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED AXLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2009.
Products Affected
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recall still active?
Check the status badge at the top of this page. "Ongoing" means the recall is still active and you should follow the remedy instructions. "Completed" or "Terminated" means the recall process has concluded, though the safety issue remains relevant for any unrepaired products.
How do I check if my product is affected?
Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.
What remedy is available for this recall?
The listed remedy for this recall is: ARVINMERITOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED AXLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2009.
Where can I find the original recall notice?
This recall was issued by NHTSA. You can view the original notice using the link provided above.