Innovative is recalling 4 my 2008 sfs-45, sds-45 and my 2009 sds-42 buses equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies. The wheel end studs may have been improperly tempered rendering them brittle and susceptible to fracture. If one wheel stud fractures, the...
2009-2009 · 1 model year
Innovative SDS-42 Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Innovative SDS-42 across 1 model year, and it has 1 recall. The 2009 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
SDS-42 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | - |
Most common SDS-42 problems
Innovative SDS-42 recalls 1
Latest SDS-42 complaints
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 rance rres8166ta . He stated that while driving approximately 30 mph he felt excessive vibration . He pulled over to the side of the road and noticed that the front axle was fractured which caused the passenger tire to fail. He made a temporary repair to the vehicle so that he could make it to a secure area. He is in the process of having the vehicle inspected to determine the cause of the failure. However he speculates the failure is caused by erroneous spatial correlations/designs of the axles. He contacted the manufacturer in which he filed a complaint. The failure and current mileages were not applicable. Bl
Questions about the Innovative SDS-42
Which Innovative SDS-42 years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2009 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2009 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Innovative SDS-42 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the transmission & drivetrain (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Innovative SDS-42 have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Innovative SDS-42 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data