NHTSA Campaign Number: 18E025
Manufacturer ZF North America, Inc.
Components SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number of Units Affected 2,430
Breakage of the guide pin can cause loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary
ZF North America, Inc. (ZF) is recalling certain Axles equipped with radial air disk brakes. Surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break.
Remedy
ZF has notified the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected axles. ZF will provide a rebushing kit at no charge to repair the brake. The recall began on June 25, 2018. Owners may contact ZF customer service at 1-734-416-6200.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
Recall 18E-025
TO: [CUSTOMER]
ZF is conducting a safety recall, filed with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), to address a defect that exists in certain ZF axles that incorporate radial air disk brake calipers manufactured by Knorr-Bremse. The issue may create noise at the location of the axle and, if undetected, may lead to reduced service or parking brake function and/or a sudden loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a collision.
Owners of potentially affected vehicles should be notified about the recall and remedy. There is no cost to owners for this recall.
ZF is coordinating with Knorr-Bremse to provide a rebushing kit at no charge to repair the brake calipers in recalled vehicles and will compensate [CUSTOMER] for time spent on the remedy. Further details regarding the recall remedy and compensation plan will be provided.
As a reminder, it is a violation of Federal law for you to sell or lease axles that incorporate radial air disk brake calipers covered by this notification until the recall has been performed. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law.
Your ongoing assistance and support of this recall is appreciated.
ZF Axle Part List
| Model Name | Part Number |
|---|---|
| AVN 132 | 4472.036.713 |
| AVE 130 | 4474.060.055 |
| AVN 132 | 4472.036.735 |
| AV 132/90 | 4472.037.154 |
| AV 133/90 | 4472.037.419 |
| AV 132 II/90 | 4472.037.116 |
| AV 132 II/90 | 4472.037.119 |
| AV 132 II/90 | 4472.037.120 |
| AV 132 II/90 | 4472.037.155 |
| AV 132 II/90 | 4472.037.186 |
| AV 132 II/90 | 4472.037.191 |
| AV 132 II/90 | 4472.040.195 |
| AV 132 II/90 | 4472.040.196 |
| AV 132 II/90 | 4472.040.199 |
| AV 132 II/90 | 4472.040.200 |
| AV 132 II/90 | 4472.040.252 |
| AV 132 II/90 | 4472.040.309 |
| AV 133/90 | 4472.037.418 |
| AV 133/90 | 4472.037.442 |
| AV 133/90 | 4472.037.443 |
| AV 133/90 | 4472.037.444 |
| AV 133/90 | 4472.037.445 |
| AV 133/90 | 4472.037.446 |
| AV 133/90 | 4472.037.447 |
| AV 133/90 | 4472.037.451 |
| AV 133/90 | 4472.037.453 |
| AVN 132 | 4472.036.715 |
| AVN 132 | 4472.036.716 |
Manufacturer Notice
ZF Axle Part List
ZF Chronology
Recall Acknowledgement
May 14, 2018
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- Extreme pressure additives deliver outstanding high pressure performance, load carrying capacity and durability for towing and hauling
- Daily protection gear lubricant helps prevent noise and chattering, while protecting gear teeth from wearing out prematurely
- Exceptional high and low temperature protection ranges from -15F to 410F for dependable year-round coverage
- Fights rust and corrosion with corrosion inhibitors and safeguards against impurities, oxidation and thermal breakdown
- Contains extraordinary anti-wear and lubricity agents, ensuring exceptional protection against wear and reducing drag
- Helps to control heat
- Incorporates Lucas cutting-edge additive technology derived from top-rated Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer, the number one supplemental oil in the heavy-duty industry
- Available in 1 quart and 1 gallon bottle sizes
- Protects against severe temperatures to help extend service life
- Formulated with extreme-pressure additives to minimize gear wear from shock loads
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