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Meritor Suspension recall
Recalled May 18, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99E017000 · Meritor
Hazard
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SPINDLES TO FRACTURE IN SERVICE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
MERITOR WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SPINDLES.
Units
184 units
Description
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: REAR DRIVE AXLE ASSEMBLIES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR 3213-S-1865 SPINDLES. THESE AXLES WERE ONLY SUPPLIED TO NOVA BUS. THE SPINDLES USED ON THESE AXLES MAY NOT HAVE THE INTENDED QUENCH AND TEMPER PROCESSING.
What to do
MERITOR WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SPINDLES.
Product
Meritor RC26720
Manufacturer(s)
ARVINMERITOR AUTOMOTIVE
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →