NHTSA recall 10E014000 · Equipment
Power train › Axle assembly
Reported May 4, 2010685 vehicles affectedARVINMERITOR, INCMaker’s number C10AA
The 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.
The risk
This could result in a loss of the wheel possibly resulting in a crash.
The remedy
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.