NHTSA recall 02E015000 · Equipment
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Shoes/linings
The 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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.