Innovative Sds-42 (2009) – 09V067000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

INNOVATIVE

Model Of Vehicle

SDS-42

Year

2009

Recall Campaign Number

09V067000

Component Description

Power Train:Axle Hubs

Effect Of Defect

Fractured Wheel Studs Could Result In A Vehicle Crash.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Innovative Engineering

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

4

Date Owners Notified

20090223

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Innovative Trailers, Inc

Date Report Received

20090223

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard