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Arvinmeritor Suspension recall

Recalled September 30, 2010 · NHTSA recall 10E047000 · Arvinmeritor

Hazard
MISSING WELDS COULD ALLOW THE AXLE TO ROLL OUT OF POSITION AND POTENTIALLY IMPACT THE HANDLING OF THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
ARVINMERITOR IS WORKING WITH THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO IDENTIFY OWNERS WITH THE AFFECT SUSPENSION SYSTEMS. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ARVINMERITOR AT 1-248-435-0896 OR THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.
Units
719 units

Description

ARVINMERITOR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MPA TRAILER SUSPENSION SYSTEMS INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON VARIOUS HEAVY TRUCKS. THE SYSTEMS WERE SHIPPED TO VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS BETWEEN APRIL 12, 2010, AND JUNE 30, 2010. THE SUSPECT SYSTEMS MAY HAVE MISSING WELDS AT THE INTERFACE OF THE LOWER SEAT BRACKET AND AXLE BEAM.

What to do

ARVINMERITOR IS WORKING WITH THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO IDENTIFY OWNERS WITH THE AFFECT SUSPENSION SYSTEMS. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ARVINMERITOR AT 1-248-435-0896 OR THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.

Product
Arvinmeritor MPA
Manufacturer(s)
Meritor, Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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