The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V142000·Announced 2011-03-01

Summit AD40 Van Trailers Recalled for Axle Nut Torque Defect

Summit Trailer Sales is recalling 2006 AD40 van trailers equipped with ArvinMeritor axles due to insufficient spindle nut torque, which could lead to wheel separation.

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 the source text explicitly states the condition could progress to wheel separation and result in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Summit Trailer Sales, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006 Summit AD40 van trailers manufactured between September 1, 2006, and September 15, 2006. These vehicles are equipped with ArvinMeritor TL series trailer axles where the stake washer for the spindle nut is staked in a single location rather than multiple locations.

The defect involves insufficient torque applied to the spindle nut on these axles. Low or no torque on the nut can result in excessive end-play in the wheel-end system, which could progress to wheel separation and potentially cause a crash.

ArvinMeritor is working with vehicle manufacturers to identify and repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on March 1, 2011. Owners may contact ArvinMeritor at 1-248-273-4641 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUMMIT AD40
Brand
SUMMIT
Manufacturer
SUMMIT TRAILER SALES, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
3

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • AD40

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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