Recall 11V-169: 2005–2008 Wabash Van

WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Mar 4, 2011, covering about 9,900 vehicles.

NHTSA number
11V-169
Report date
Mar 4, 2011
Vehicles affected
9,900
Owners notified
May 12, 2011

The problem

Wabash is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 vans and semi-trailers equipped with arvinmeritor axles. Insufficient torque may have been applied on the spindle nut on the arvinmeritor tl series trailer axles installed in these van trailers where the stake washer for the nut is staked in a single location as opposed to multiple locations.

The risk

Low and/or no torque on the nut can result in excessive end-play in the wheel-end system and could progress to a wheel separation which could result in a crash.

The fix

Arvinmeritor is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify and repair the vehicles that contain the subject axles free of charge. Please see arvinmeritor defect report 10e-058. The safety recall began on may 12, 2011. Owners may contact arvin meritor at 1-866-668-7221.

Notes

Owners 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

ManufacturerWABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION
ComponentSuspension › Multiple Axle
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number11V169000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Wabash Van2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All 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 11V-169?

Wabash is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 vans and semi-trailers equipped with arvinmeritor axles. Insufficient torque may have been applied on the spindle nut on the arvinmeritor tl series trailer axles installed in these van trailers where the stake washer for the nut is staked in a single location as opposed to multiple locations.

How is recall 11V-169 fixed?

Arvinmeritor is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify and repair the vehicles that contain the subject axles free of charge. Please see arvinmeritor defect report 10e-058. The safety recall began on may 12, 2011. Owners may contact arvin meritor at 1-866-668-7221.

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.