Recall 99E017000: Suspension, Rear

NHTSA recall 99E017000 · announced May 18, 1999 · Meritor · 184 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SPINDLES TO FRACTURE IN SERVICE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

MERITOR WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SPINDLES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.