Defect Description For Recall
Meritor Brand Fh946U Axle Assemblies Manufactured Between August 9, 1996, And November 6, 2001, Used As A Front Steering Axle On Low Floor Buses Built By New Flyer Industries. These Assemblies Were Omitted From The Post-Heat Treatment Magnaflux Operation Which Could Result In Surface Cracking And Possible Failure Of The Axle. This Campaign Superceedes ARVInmeritor’S Previous Recall, 02E-032, To Include Addition Axle Assemblies.
Make Of Vehicle
MERITOR
Model Of Vehicle
FH946U
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
03E013000
Component Description
Suspension
Effect Of Defect
Failure Of The Axle Could Result In Loss Of Steering, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
ARVInmeritor Will Notify Its Customers And Replace The Front Axle Assembly Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Began March 31, 2003. 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 At 248-435-1248.
Vehicle Manufacturer
ARVInmeritor
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
2779
Date Owners Notified
20030331
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Date Report Received
20030320
Make Campaign Number
C2AH