OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
99E017000
Suspension:rear
Reported May 18, 1999 · MERITOR AUTOMOTIVE
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 1999.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 MERITOR AT 1-740-344-1131.ALSO 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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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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