NHTSA Recall 09V058000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V058000; Date: Feb. 18, 2009
Outer wheel bearing failure will cause noise and vibration that will be noticeable to the driver and the antilock braking system (abs) warning light will illuminate. Continued operation with the abs warning light illuminated may result in wheel separation and a possible vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Glaval Concorde; 2004 Glaval Concorde; 2005 Glaval Concorde; 2006 Glaval Concorde; 2003 Glaval Star Cruiser; 2004 Glaval Star Cruiser
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Glaval Bus Division
Affected Units:: 117
Recall Summary:
Glaval bus is recalling 117 my 2003-2006 concorde and my 2003-2004 star cruiser equipped with arvinmeritor or axle alliance company 6,000 through 8,000 pound front axles utilizing a four piece spindle-nut set. Installation of a four-piece spindle nut set with a thin spindle nut may lead to damage of the wheel end, including incorrect end play, degradation of lubrication, wear of the spindle nut and bearing journal, oil contamination with metal shavings, and premature bearing failure.
How to Fix:
Daimler trucks is handling the remedy for this campaign (please see 08v-137). Glaval bus is working with daimler trucks the existing four-piece spindle set will be replaced with a more robust nut set using a thicker, harder inner nut and a new hub cap. This service will be performed for you free of charge. The recall began on February 24, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or glaval bus at 574-262-2212.
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: Apr 10, 2009
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