NHTSA Recall 11V169000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V169000; Date: Mar. 4, 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:
2005 Wabash VAN; 2006 Wabash VAN; 2007 Wabash VAN; 2008 Wabash VAN
Component: Suspension:multiple Axle
Manufactured by: Wabash National Corporation
Affected Units:: 9,900
Recall Summary:
Wabash is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 vans and semi-trailers 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 began on may 12, 2011. Owners may contact arvin meritor at 1-866-668-7221.
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: May 12, 2011
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