The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15E048000·Announced 2015-06-10

ZF Recalls Bus Hub Carriers Due to Casting Porosity and Leak Risk

ZF Group is recalling certain bus hub carriers manufactured between January 2014 and June 2015. Casting defects may cause oil leaks or cracks, potentially leading to hub failure and loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (hub carrier cracking/failure) that could result in loss of vehicle control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

ZF Group North America Operations is recalling certain Hub Carriers manufactured between January 17, 2014, and June 1, 2015. The recall addresses casting problems that may result in areas of porosity within the hub carriers. These defects can cause the components to leak oil or crack.

Cracks in the hub may lead to hub failure, which could cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. ZF has notified the affected bus manufacturers to initiate a routine inspection process to identify any hub carrier leaks.

When parts become available, the affected hub carriers will be replaced free of charge. Owners may contact ZF customer service at 1-734-416-6200 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS recall
Manufacturer
ZF Group North America Operations
Category
Vehicle — Bus Components
Hazard
Affected units
473

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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