Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
- Component
- Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
- Manufacturer
- Kimble Mixer
- Vehicles affected
- 1
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2017-09-14
- Owners notified
- 2017-09-07
Defect description
Kimble Mixer has recalled one model year 2014 Mixer Custom Chassis equipped with a Marmon-Herrington drive axle. The hex nuts were improperly torqued where the flange mounts to the yoke.
Safety risk
The loose hex nuts may allow the driveshaft to disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
The affected vehicle for this recall has been repaired, therefore, a notification letter will not be issued. Owners may contact Kimble Mixer customer service at 1-918-286-2424. Kimble Mixer's number for this recall is 15E-065.