NHTSA Recall 11V170000: Axle assembly (power train)
KWIK-LOC CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 80 vehicles. It affects 2005–2008 Kwik M4000.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V170000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | March 8, 2011 |
| Owner notification | March 31, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
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 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> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V170000
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.