Defect Description For Recall
ZF Group North America Operations (ZF) Is Recalling Certain Hub Carriers Manufactured January 17, 2014, To June 1, 2015. Due To Casting Problems, The Affected Hub Carriers May Have Areas Of Porosity Which May Result In The Hub Carrier Leaking Oil Or Cracking.
Make Of Vehicle
ZF
Model Of Vehicle
REAR AXLE/HUB CARRIER
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
15E048000
Component Description
Power Train:Axle Hubs
Effect Of Defect
Cracks In The Hub May Result In Hub Failure, Which Could Cause A Loss Of Vehicle Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
ZF Has Notified The Affected Bus Manufacturers, And Their Dealers Will Begin A Routine InspeCTIon Process To Identify Any Hub Carrier Leaks. When Parts Become Available, The Affected Hub Carriers Will Be Replaced, Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact ZF Customer Service At 1-734-416-6200.
Vehicle Manufacturer
ZF Group North America Operations
Start Of Manufacture
20140117
End Of Manufacture
20150601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
473
Date Owners Notified
20150612
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
ZF North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20150610