Axle assembly: axle shaftRecall 17V-565 · 2014 Kimble Mixer Custom Chassis
Kimble Mixer recall 17V-565 covers 1 2014 Kimble Mixer Custom Chassis for a axle assembly: axle shaft problem, reported to NHTSA on September 14, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V565000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 14, 2017 to May 14, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Improperly torqued hex nuts/drive axlesNHTSA