9999 ARVINMERITOR AXLE ASSEMBLY Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 00E047005 on 10/03/2000
- Component:
- Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
- Manufactured:
- 07/04/1999 - 10/17/1999
- Affected:
- 53,000
- Defect:
- Equipment description: axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20-edl ball sockets. the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature deterioration of the socket in some applications.
- Consequence:
- If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Arvinmeritor has notified their original equipment manufacturers. trw will be contacting the customers and instructing them on how and where to have their vehicle repaired free of charge.
- Notes:
- Owners should contact trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 01E004002 on 03/19/2001
- Component:
- Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
- Manufactured:
- 07/13/1999 - 12/30/1999
- Affected:
- 700
- Defect:
- Equipment description: certain tie rod ball-socket bearings, part no. trw 24 dl, manufactured from july 14 through july 25, 1999, have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
- Consequence:
- if this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Arvinmeritor will notify its customers and provide a remedy free of charge. owner notification began may 1, 2001. 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 at 1-859-525-3361 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.
- Notes:
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 00E047009 on 07/25/2001
- Component:
- Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
- Affected:
- 93,000
- Defect:
- Equipment description: axle assemblies produced from june 14 through july 15, 1999; from october 4 through november 14, 1999; and from may 15 through june 23, 2000, which may have been manufactured with trw model 20-edl ball sockets. the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature deterioration of the socket in some applications.
- Consequence:
- If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Arvinmeritor has notified their original equipment manufacturers. trw will be contacting the customers and instructing them on how and where to have their vehicle repaired free of charge.
- Notes:
- Owners should contact trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 02E017002 on 04/10/2002
- Component:
- Suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
- Affected:
- 119,000
- Defect:
- Equipment description: model 20-edl ball socket assemblies incorporated into arvinmeritor axles manufactured from october 31, 1999, through may 31, 2000, and from june 12, 2000, through august 31, 2000. arvinmeritor has decided to expand the previous trw recall, 00e-047, to include all trw production model ball socket assemblies. certain trw tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature deterioration of the socket in some applications.
- Consequence:
- if this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Arvinmeritor willnotify its customer and replace the ball socket assemblies free of charge. 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 at 248-435-3496.
- Notes:
- Also, customers cancontact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 10E014000 on 05/03/2010
- Component:
- Power train:axle assembly
- Affected:
- 685
- Defect:
- Arvinmeritor is recalling certain front and tag axle assemblies sold and installed as original equipment for certain mci transit buses. the suspect axles may have had improper torque applied to the hub/rotor/wheel adapter bolts during the assembly process. reduced bolt torque could lead to vibration loosening of the bolt.
- Consequence:
- This could result in a loss of the wheel possibly resulting in a crash.
- Correction:
- Arvinmeritor is working with mci to notify owners and repairs will be performed by mci dealers free of charge. the safety recall began on may 7, 2010. owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1-248-435-0896 or mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
- Notes:
- Arvinmeritor's recall campaign number is c10aa.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
9999 ARVINMERITOR AXLE ASSEMBLY TSBs (15)
- Bulletin:
- 011200
- Component:
- 040000 service brakes, air
- Summary:
- Arvinmeritor is concerned that certain brake rollers shipped may not conform to arvin meritor quality requirements. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 362
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Subject regarding the availability of tandem axles specified with 800 series chalmers suspension for all 40, 440, 46 and 50,000 lb gawr tandem axles. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 361
- Component:
- 205000 wheels:multi piece
- Summary:
- Arvinmeritor is pleased to introduce a new hubcap design for the bus and coach fh-series (fh-941, fh-945, and fh-946) front non-drive steer axles. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 367
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Subject regarding midship hanger bearing assembly for rpl20, rpl25, 16n, 17n, 18n, 92n, 176n driveshafts. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 387
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Arvinmeritor will utilize a one-piece thrust bearing and seal assembly replacing the conventional two price design. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 392
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Revised axle application guidelines for chip haulers. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 389
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Arvinmeritor will temporally suspend manufacture of the drive axles with unitized wheel ends effective immediately. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 041403
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Arvinmeritor carrier to housing fasteners with pre-applied thread locker. international model 5500i, 5600i, 5900i, 7300, 7400, 7500, 7600, 8500, 8600, 9200i, 9400i, and 9900i. model year unknown. *tt
- Bulletin:
- PIL-462
- Component:
- 200000 wheels
- Summary:
- Arvin meritor service campaign: see document search button for owner letter.this production information letter describes upgrades to the hub reduction wheel ends on arvinmeritor model rc-26-633 axles used in certain transit bus applications
- Bulletin:
- TP-09117
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Meritor (arvinmeritor): axle breather inspection guidelines. meritor breather a1199w4053. axle ventilation-an axle must vent air to accommodate changes in its operating temperature. a breather is designed for this purpose. when functio
- Bulletin:
- TP-09118
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Meritor (arvinmeritor): remote-mounted breather installation. if a vehicle is often operated in wet or highly contaminated environments, the breather can become clogged and not function correctly. no model years listed. *pe
- Bulletin:
- PIL-515
- Component:
- 022510 suspension:rear:axle:spindle
- Summary:
- Arvinmeritor: rear drive axle application guidance and recommendations for single wide base tires mounted on outset wheels. models meritor rear drive axles, r spindle, standard width housing. *pe
- Bulletin:
- PIL-523
- Component:
- 023000 suspension:multiple axle
- Summary:
- Meritor inc: the introduction of a new axle housing. *rm
- Bulletin:
- TP-10165
- Component:
- 204000 wheels:cap/cover/hub
- Summary:
- Meritor: information on checking the wheel hub and drive pinion on the axles. mci coaches. *rm
- Bulletin:
- TP-10171
- Component:
- 106200 power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
- Summary:
- Meritor: there is a new output shaft assembly that needs to be retrofitted on some axles. *rm
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