NHTSA Recall 09V045000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V045000; Date: Feb. 5, 2009
Fractured wheel studs could result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Tiffin Allegro Bus
Component: Power Train:axle Hubs
Manufactured by: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Affected Units:: 23
Recall Summary:
Tiffin is recalling 23 my 2009 allegro buses equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies. The wheel end studs may have been improperly tempered 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:
Tiffin is working with arvinmeritor who will replace any aftermarket replacement stud free of charge (please see 08e038). Owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1-248-435-8793 or tiffin at 256-356-8661.
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: Feb 28, 2009
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