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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10E014000

Arvinmeritor Axle Assembly — Power train: axle assembly

Published May 4, 2010 · Recall initiated: May 4, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10E014000, published May 4, 2010. Recalling firm: Meritor, Inc.; Arvinmeritor Axle Assembly — Power train: axle assembly.

What's the hazard

ARVINMERITOR IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND TAG AXLE ASSEMBLIES SOLD AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN MCI TRANSIT BUSES. THE SUSPECT AXLES MAY HAVE HAD IMPROPER TORQUE APPLIED TO THE HUB/ROTOR/WHEEL ADAPTER BOLTS DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. REDUCED BOLT TORQUE COULD LEAD TO VIBRATION LOOSENING OF THE BOLT.

What to do

ARVINMERITOR IS WORKING WITH MCI TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY MCI DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ARVINMERITOR AT 1-248-435-0896 OR MCI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-241-2947.

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Recall details

Brand
ARVINMERITOR
Model
AXLE ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Lot
ARVINMERITOR AXLE ASSEMBLY
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Arvinmeritor Axle Assembly — Power train: axle assembly recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10E014000 on May 4, 2010. Reported hazard: ARVINMERITOR IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND TAG AXLE ASSEMBLIES SOLD AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN MCI TRANSIT BUSES. THE SUSPECT AXLES MAY HAVE HAD IMPROPER TORQUE APPLIED TO THE HUB/ROTOR/WHEEL ADAPTER BOLTS DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. REDUCED BOLT TORQUE COULD LEAD TO VIBRATION LOOSENING OF THE BOLT.

What should I do if I have this product?

ARVINMERITOR IS WORKING WITH MCI TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY MCI DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ARVINMERITOR AT 1-248-435-0896 OR MCI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-241-2947.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ARVINMERITOR. Model: AXLE ASSEMBLY.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)