Recall 09V-058: 2003–2006 Glaval Concorde, 2003–2004 Glaval Star Cruiser

GLAVAL BUS DIVISION recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Feb 18, 2009, covering about 117 vehicles.

NHTSA number
09V-058
Report date
Feb 18, 2009
Vehicles affected
117
Owners notified
Apr 10, 2009

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

The fix

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.

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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerGLAVAL BUS DIVISION
ComponentPower Train › Axle Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number09V058000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Glaval Concorde2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Glaval Star Cruiser2003, 2004All years

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 09V-058?

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.

How is recall 09V-058 fixed?

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.

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.