NHTSA Recall 11V032000: Axle assembly (power train)
STRICK CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 94 vehicles. It affects 2006–2009 Strick Dry Freight.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V032000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | January 25, 2011 |
| Owner notification | February 14, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Strick is recall certain model year 2006-2009 dry freight vans equipped with arvinmeritor axles. These vehicles have a defect involving spindle nuts and stake washers which has been identified as low torque on the spindle nut on arvinmeritor tl series trailer axles installed in van trailers where the stake washer for the nut is staked in a single location as opposed to multiple locations.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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 february 15, 2011. Owners may contact arvin meritor at 1-248-273-4641 or strick at 1-260-692-1334.
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> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V032000
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.