NHTSA Recall 08V660000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V660000; Date: Dec. 15, 2008
Fractured wheel studs could result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Trailmobile VAN
Component: Power Train:axle Hubs
Manufactured by: Trailmobile Canada Limited
Affected Units:: 27
Recall Summary:
Trailmobile is recalling 27 my 2009 trailers equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies with suspect wheel end studs. The suspect 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:
Trailmobile is working with arvinmeritor who will replace any aftermarket replacement stud free of charge. Owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1-248-435-8793 or trailmobile at 1-217-348-8181.
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: Jun 2, 2008
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