Recall 09V-067: 2009 Innovative SDS-42, 2008 Innovative SDS-45 and 1 more
INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Feb 23, 2009, covering about 4 vehicles.
The problem
Innovative is recalling 4 my 2008 sfs-45, sds-45 and my 2009 sds-42 buses equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies. The wheel end studs may have been improperly tempered 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
Innovative is working with arvinmeritor who will replace any aftermarket replacement stud free of charge (Please see 08e038). Owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1-248-435-8793 or innovative at 903-832-6684.
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
| Manufacturer | INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING |
|---|---|
| Component | Power Train › Axle Hubs |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 09V067000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Innovative SDS-42 | 2009 | All years |
| Innovative SDS-45 | 2008 | All years |
| Innovative SFS-45 | 2008 | All 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-067?
Innovative is recalling 4 my 2008 sfs-45, sds-45 and my 2009 sds-42 buses equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies. The wheel end studs may have been improperly tempered 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 09V-067 fixed?
Innovative is working with arvinmeritor who will replace any aftermarket replacement stud free of charge (Please see 08e038). Owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1-248-435-8793 or innovative at 903-832-6684.
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.