Recall
Pierce Quantum — 08V591000
NHTSA ID
08V591000
Make
Pierce
Model
Quantum
Years Affected
2008
Recall Date
2008-11-14
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Units Affected
3
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
PIERCE IS RECALLING 3 MY 2008 QUANTUM FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLE ASSEMBLIES WITH SUSPECT WHEEL END STUDS. THE WHEEL END STUDS WERE IMPROPERLY TEMPERED, POTENTIALLY 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.
Consequence
FRACTURED WHEEL STUDS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
THE VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND REPAIRED AS NEEDED. NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED.