Recall 09V007000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS Defect in 2008-2008 MAURER GT 1702
RECALL This recall affects up to 4 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 09V007000 |
| Manufacturer | MAURER MANUFACTURING INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 4 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
MAURER IS RECALLING 4 MY 2008 GT 1693, GT 1677, GT 1702, AND GT 1701 GRAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLE ASSEMBLIES WITH SUSPECT WHEEL END STUDS. THE SUSPECT WHEEL END STUDS WERE IMPROPERLY TEMPERED, POTENTIALLY RENDERING THEM BRITTLE AND SUSCEPTIBLE TO FRACTURE. IF ONE WHEEL STUD FRACTURES, THE REMAINING WHEEL STUDS ARE REQUIRED TO CARRY MORE LOAD. IF LEFT IN THIS CONDITION, THE REMAINING WHEEL STUDS MAY ALSO FRACTURE EVEN IF THEY ARE PROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
Safety Consequence
FRACTURED WHEEL STUDS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
MAURER IS WORKING WITH ARVINMERITOR WHO WILL REPLACE ANY AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT STUD FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ARVINMERITOR AT 1-248-435-8793 OR MAURER AT 1-712-262-2992.
Related Recalls for MAURER
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03V368000 | 2000 MAURER TRAILER | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE | 20 |