Recall 08V-621: 2009 Eby Ground Loader, 2009 Eby SM1GLP
M H EBY, INC. recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Nov 24, 2008, covering about 1 vehicles.
The problem
M. H. Eby recalled 1 my 2009 sm1glp ground loader trailer equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies with suspect wheel end studs. The wheel end studs were improperly tempered, potentially rendering them brittle and susceptible to fracture. If one wheel stud fractures, the remaining wheel studs are required to carry more load. If left in this condition, the remaining wheel studs may also fracture even if they are properly manufactured.
The risk
Fractured wheel studs could result in a vehicle crash.
The fix
The customer has been notified by eby and arrangements are being made to repair the trailer.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | M H EBY, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Power Train › Axle Hubs |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V621000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 08V-621?
M. H. Eby recalled 1 my 2009 sm1glp ground loader trailer equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies with suspect wheel end studs. The wheel end studs were improperly tempered, potentially rendering them brittle and susceptible to fracture. If one wheel stud fractures, the remaining wheel studs are required to carry more load. If left in this condition, the remaining wheel studs may also fracture even if they are properly manufactured.
How is recall 08V-621 fixed?
The customer has been notified by eby and arrangements are being made to repair the trailer.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.