NHTSA Recall 08V591000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V591000; Date: Nov. 14, 2008
Fractured wheel studs could result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Pierce Quantum
Component: Power Train:axle Hubs
Manufactured by: Pierce Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 3
Recall Summary:
Pierce is recalling 3 my 2008 quantum fire trucks equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies with suspect wheel end studs. The wheel end studs were improperly tempered, potentially rendering them brittle and susceptible to fracture. If one wheel stud fractures, the remaining wheel studs are required to carry more load. If left in this condition, the remaining wheel studs may also fracture even if they are properly manufactured.
How to Fix:
The vehicles involved in this campaign have been inspected and repaired as needed. No further action is required.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 12, 2008
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