2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2011-01-28
Description
Strick is recall certain model year 2006-2009 dry freight vans equipped with arvinmeritor axles. These vehicles have a defect involving spindle nuts and stake washers which has been identified as low torque on the spindle nut on arvinmeritor tl series trailer axles installed in van trailers where the stake washer for the nut is staked in a single location as opposed to multiple locations.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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 began on february 15, 2011. Owners may contact arvin meritor at 1-248-273-4641 or strick at 1-260-692-1334.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2012-08-29
Description
Strick trailers (strick) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 dry freight single-axle trailers with air-ride suspensions mounted on a c channel sub-frame because the suspension assembly that is mounted on the c channel sub-frame may prematurely wear and fail.
Consequence
Worn or failed suspension assemblies may lead to a loss of vehicle stability and compromised structural integrity, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Strick will notify owners. The safety recall began on novenber 2, 2012. Owners may contact jim jackson at strick trailers at 1-260-692-1334.
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.