NHTSA Recall 11V117000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V117000; Date: Feb. 18, 2011
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Utility Vs2dx; 2007 Utility Vs2ra; 2008 Utility Vs2ra; 2009 Utility Vs2ra
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Affected Units:: 384
Recall Summary:
Utility trailer is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 vs2ra and model year 2008 vs2dx refrigerated and dry vans 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.
How to Fix:
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 is expected to begin during March 2011. Owners may contact arvin meritor at 1-248-273-4641.
Recall Notes:
Owners 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 22, 2011
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