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2007-2009 Utility VS2RA and Utility Trailer VS2DX recall: axle assembly

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company reported this safety recall on February 18, 2011. It covers about 384 vehicles.

vehicles affected
384
reported
Feb 18, 2011
owners notified
Feb 22, 2011

Power train: axle assembly

What is wrong
Utility trailer is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 vs2ra and model year 2008 vs2dx refrigerated and dry vans equipped with arvinmeritor axles. Insufficient torque may have been applied on the spindle nut on the arvinmeritor tl series trailer axles installed in these van trailers where the stake washer for the nut is staked in a single location as opposed to multiple locations.
Risk
Low and/or no torque on the nut can result in excessive end-play in the wheel-end system and could progress to a wheel separation which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Arvinmeritor is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify and repair the vehicles that contain the subject axles free of charge. Please see arvinmeritor defect report 10e-058. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact arvin meritor at 1‑248‑273‑4641.

Recall number 11V117000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 11V117000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2009 Utility VS2RA and Utility Trailer VS2DX axle assembly?

Yes. Recall 11V117000, reported on February 18, 2011, covers about 384 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V117000?

Arvinmeritor is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify and repair the vehicles that contain the subject axles free of charge. Please see arvinmeritor defect report 10e-058. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact arvin meritor at 1‑248‑273‑4641.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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