Arvinmeritor · United States · Crit
Arvinmeritor TL Series: Power train — axle assembly
Affects Arvinmeritor TL Series · — — about 4K vehicles.
The hazard
PROLONGED USE OF THE SYSTEM IN THESE APPLICATIONS CAN RESULT IN THE DEGRADATION OF THE BEARING GREASE, THEREBY POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A BEARING FAILURE AND SUBSEQUENT WHEEL END FIRE.
What to do
ARVINMERITOR IS WORKING WITH THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO IDENTIFY AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES THAT CONTAIN THE SUBJECT AXLES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR ARVINMERITOR AT 1-248-435-1725. THIS CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 12E-015.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational