Vehicle recall 09V058000 · February 18, 2009

Glaval Concorde and Star Cruiser

Installation of a four-piece spindle nut set with a thin spindle nut may lead to damage of the wheel end, including incorrect end play, degradation of lubrication, wear of the…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Glaval bus is recalling 117 my 2003-2006 concorde and my 2003-2004 star cruiser equipped with arvinmeritor or axle alliance company 6,000 through 8,000 pound front axles utilizing a four piece spindle-nut set. Installation of a four-piece spindle nut set with a thin spindle nut may lead to damage of the wheel end, including incorrect end play, degradation of lubrication, wear of the spindle nut and bearing journal, oil contamination with metal shavings, and premature bearing failure.
Consequence: Outer wheel bearing failure will cause noise and vibration that will be noticeable to the driver and the antilock braking system (ABS) warning light will illuminate. Continued operation with the ABS warning light illuminated may result in wheel separation and a possible vehicle crash.
Remedy: Daimler trucks is handling the remedy for this campaign (please see 08V-137). Glaval bus is working with daimler trucks the existing four-piece spindle set will be replaced with a more robust nut set using a thicker, harder inner nut and a new hub cap. This service will be performed for you free of charge. The recall began on February 24, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or glaval bus at 574-262-2212.
Notes: Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 09V058000
Reported to NHTSA: February 18, 2009
Filed by: GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
Owner notification: April 10, 2009
Vehicles potentially affected: 117
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Axle assembly

Recall 09V058000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Glaval Concorde (2003-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Glaval Star Cruiser (2003-2004): 2004, 2003

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