ARVInmeritor Rpl20 – 06E081000

Defect Description For Recall

Certain ARVInmeritor High Angle Inter-Axle Drivelines, Model No. Rpl20, Shipped To Volvo Trucks North America And Freightliner Llc Between June 15 And August 28, 2006, To Be Installed As Original Equipment On Certain Heavy Trucks. An Improper Seated Or Missing Snap Ring Can Result In The Bearing Cup To Separate From The Slip Yoke Sub-Assembly. The Universal Joint Cross Could Then Contact The Slip Yoke Casting And Eventually Cause The Ear Work To Fracture.

Make Of Vehicle

ARVINMERITOR

Model Of Vehicle

RPL20

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

06E081000

Component Description

Power Train:Driveline

Effect Of Defect

Should The Driveline Separate, The Vehicle Could Become Inoperable. In Addition, A Driveline That Has Separated From The Vehicle Could Come In Contact With Nearby Vehicles Or Persons, Possibly Resulting In A Crash Or Personal Injuries.

Fix Defect

Volvo Trucks And Freightliner Will Notify Owners And Replace The Driveline Free Of Charge. Owners Should Contact The Manufacturer Of Their Vehicle(S) Or, For Further Information, Owners May Contact ARVInmeritor At 248-435-8793.

Vehicle Manufacturer

ARVInmeritor, Inc

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

E

Number Affected

3791

Date Owners Notified

20060927

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Meritor, Inc.

Date Report Received

20060921

Make Campaign Number

C6AB

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard