Arvinmeritor recall: Suspension
What is wrong
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 could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Arvinmeritor Mpa
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10E047000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Arvinmeritor, Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 30, 2010
- Owners notified
- Oct 1, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 719
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Suspension
- Maker's own recall number
- C10AB
Notes
Arvinmeritor's recall campaign number is c10ab.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.