9999 ARVINMERITOR 12 1/4" Q BRAKE SHOE Recall

Campaign:

02E015000 on 03/31/2002

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum:shoes/linings

Manufactured:

12/16/2001 - 01/27/2002

Affected:

537

Defect:

Equipment description: meritor brand 12 1/4" "q" brake shoe assemblies installed on arvinmeritor trailer axles manufactured from december 17, 2001, through january 28, 2002. the affected brake shoes bear lot stamp numbers 501031, 501034, and 501070. the welds attaching the brake shoe web to its table did not penetrate the metal completely.

Consequence:

As a result, the table could separate from the web, thereby reducing the overall braking capabilities of the trailer, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Correction:

Arvinmeritor will notify its customers and replace the brake shoes free of charge. owner notification began april 1, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact arvinmeritor cvs customer service at 800-535-5560.

Notes:

Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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