Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Meritor Brand 12 1/4″ “Q” Brake Shoe Assemblies Installed On ARVInmeritor Trailer Axles Manufactured From December 17, 2001, Through January 28, 2002. The Affected Brake Shoes Bear Lot Stamp Numbers 501031, 501034, And 501070. The Welds Attaching The Brake Shoe Web To Its Table Did Not Penetrate The Metal Completely.
Make Of Vehicle
ARVINMERITOR
Model Of Vehicle
12 1/4″ Q BRAKE SHOE
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
02E015000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Shoes/Linings
Effect Of Defect
As A Result, The Table Could Separate From The Web, TherEBY Reducing The Overall Braking Capabilities Of The Trailer, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
ARVInmeritor Will Notify Its Customers And Replace The Brake Shoes Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Began April 1, 2002. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact ARVInmeritor Cvs Customer Service At 800-535-5560.
Vehicle Manufacturer
ARVInmeritor
Start Of Manufacture
20011217
End Of Manufacture
20020128
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
537
Date Owners Notified
20020401
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Date Report Received
20020320