NHTSA Recall 09V067000: Axle hubs (power train)
INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Innovative SDS-42.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V067000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AXLE HUBS |
| Report received | February 23, 2009 |
| Owner notification | February 23, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Fractured wheel studs could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V067000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.