Kimble Mixer Custom Chassis (2014): Power train
Recall 17V565000 · Sep 14, 2017 · Kimble Mixer
1
vehicles affected
1
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V565000
- Date
- Sep 14, 2017
- Maker
- Kimble Mixer
- Units affected
- 1
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Axle assembly > Axle shaft
- Model years
- 2014
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kimble | Mixer Custom Chassis | 2014 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V565000?
1 model: Kimble Mixer Custom Chassis (2014), about 1 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V565000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.