SUMMIT 2006 SUMMIT AD40 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2006 SUMMIT AD40
Brand
SUMMIT
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2006
SUMMIT TRAILER SALES, INC. is recalling certain 2006 SUMMIT AD40 vehicles due to power train:axle assembly issues. LOW AND/OR NO TORQUE ON THE NUT CAN RESULT IN EXCESSIVE END-PLAY IN THE WHEEL-END SYSTEM AND COULD PROGRESS TO A WHEEL SEPARATION WHICH COULD RESULT I.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
SUMMIT TRAILER IS RECALL CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AD-40 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15, 2006, AND EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLES. INSUFFICIENT TORQUE MAY HAVE BEEN APPLIED ON THE SPINDLE NUT ON THE ARVINMERITOR TL SERIES TRAILER AXLES INSTALLED IN THESE VAN TRAILERS WHERE THE STAKE WASHER FOR THE NUT IS STAKED IN A SINGLE LOCATION AS OPPOSED TO MULTIPLE LOCATIONS.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
LOW AND/OR NO TORQUE ON THE NUT CAN RESULT IN EXCESSIVE END-PLAY IN THE WHEEL-END SYSTEM AND COULD PROGRESS TO A WHEEL SEPARATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
ARVINMERITOR IS WORKING WITH THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO IDENTIFY AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES THAT CONTAIN THE SUBJECT AXLES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE ARVINMERITOR DEFECT REPORT 10E-058. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ARVIN MERITOR AT 1-248-273-4641.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026