Recall 11V-170: 2005–2008 Kwik M4000

KWIK-LOC CORPORATION recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Mar 8, 2011, covering about 80 vehicles.

NHTSA number
11V-170
Report date
Mar 8, 2011
Vehicles affected
80
Owners notified
Mar 31, 2011

The problem

Kwik-loc is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 converter dollies 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 manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact arvin meritor at 1-248-273-4641.

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

ManufacturerKWIK-LOC CORPORATION
ComponentPower Train › Axle Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number11V170000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Kwik M40002005, 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-170?

Kwik-loc is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 converter dollies 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-170 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 manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact arvin meritor at 1-248-273-4641.

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.