The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·10E058000·Announced 2010-12-09

ArvinMeritor Recalls Trailer Axles Due to Wheel Separation Risk

ArvinMeritor is recalling certain TL Series trailer axles because improperly torqued spindle nuts could cause wheel separation and vehicle crashes.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle assembly) where wheel separation could result in a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

ArvinMeritor, Inc. is recalling certain TL Series trailer axles that were sold as aftermarket replacement equipment and installed as original equipment in heavy trucks and recreational vehicles. The recall involves 14,869 units.

The defect involves spindle nuts that may not have been properly torqued or torqued at all. This condition allows excessive end-play in the wheel-end system, which could progress to a wheel separation. Separation of the wheel could result in a vehicle crash.

ArvinMeritor will notify owners who purchased any affected axle as aftermarket replacement equipment. The company is working with vehicle manufacturers to identify and repair vehicles containing the subject axles free of charge. Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or ArvinMeritor at 1-866-668-7221. This recall has been superseded by Safety Recall Campaign 11E-016.

The recalled product

Product
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY recall
Manufacturer
ARVINMERITOR, INC
Category
Vehicle — Trailer Axle Assembly
Hazard
Affected units
14,869

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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