Recall 11V142000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
SUMMIT TRAILER IS RECALL CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AD-40 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15, 2006, AND 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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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 SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ARVIN MERITOR AT 1-248-273-4641.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | SUMMIT | AD40 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.