Defect Description For Recall
Glaval Bus Is Recalling 117 My 2003-2006 Concorde And My 2003-2004 Star Cruiser Equipped With ARVInmeritor Or Axle Alliance Company 6,000 Through 8,000 Pound Front Axles Utilizing A Four Piece Spindle-Nut Set. Installation Of A Four-Piece Spindle Nut Set With A Thin Spindle Nut May Lead To Damage Of The Wheel End, Including Incorrect End Play, Degradation Of Lubrication, Wear Of The Spindle Nut And Bearing Journal, Oil Contamination With Metal Shavings, And Premature Bearing Failure.
Make Of Vehicle
GLAVAL
Model Of Vehicle
CONCORDE
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
09V058000
Component Description
Power Train:Axle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Outer Wheel Bearing Failure Will Cause Noise And Vibration That Will Be Noticeable To The Driver And The Antilock Braking System (Abs) Warning Light Will Illuminate. Continued Operation With The Abs Warning Light Illuminated May Result In Wheel Separation And A Possible Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Daimler Trucks Is Handling The Remedy For This Campaign (Please See 08V-137). Glaval Bus Is Working With Daimler Trucks The Existing Four-Piece Spindle Set Will Be Replaced With A More Robust Nut Set Using A Thicker, Harder Inner Nut And A New Hub Cap. This Service Will Be Performed For You Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On February 24, 2009. Owners May Contact Daimler Trucks At 1-800-547-0712 Or Glaval Bus At 574-262-2212.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Glaval Bus Division
Start Of Manufacture
20020901
End Of Manufacture
20051231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
117
Date Owners Notified
20090410
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Glaval Bus
Date Report Received
20090218