Meritor RideSentry Air Ride Suspension - Wabash National Corp.

Product BulletinMarch 11, 2006SUBJECT:New Preferred Option: Meritor® RideSentry Air-RideSuspensionAVAILABLE: June 6, 2006UPDATE NUMBER: 2006-0011To: Wabash National Customers, Sales Representatives, and Authorized DealersOverviewArvinMeritor’s new RideSentry air-ride suspension and slider combination is now available as a preferredoption on all dry van and refrigerated van models. The RideSentry replaces the Meritor RHP-11 37,600pound and Meritor 40,000 pound air-ride suspension and slider combinations.Product Information• Best-in-class structural durability• The Meritor RideSentry is a tandem air-ride suspension / slider combination that includes axles• RideSentry offers both 38,000 pound and 40,000 pound suspension capacities• 38,000 pound capacity offers a 5” outside diameter x .043” axle wall• 40,000 pound capacity offers a 5” outside diameter x .047” axle wall• Slider box: 48” wide• Axle centers: 49” centers• Parallel axle (P-spindle) wheel ends• Base weight of 1,475 pounds (38,000 pound capacity) – 18 pound weight savings vs. currentRHP-11• Meritor MA212 Q Plus standard long-life brake linings• E-Z pull slide 4-pin release system• Available with Hutch slide rails, 4” hole pattern centers only• No dock walk devices required due to upper and lower control arms being placed parallel to eachother and the air bags mounted above the axles• Redesigned upper control arms, axles, axle seats, and slider provide weight savingenhancements without sacrificing strength or durabilityWabash National Corp. PO Box 6129 Lafayette, IN 47903PHONE (765) 771-5475 / FAX: (765) 771-5474

• Lateral plates on slider box enhance racking resistance• Pull handle moved to front of slider for ease of operation and improved visibility• E-coat slider enhances corrosion resistance• Premium parallelogram features maintained:o No dock-walk by designo Exceptionally smooth ride• Eliminates back-slap• Air spring directly over the axle providing 100% air rideo Unmatched roll stability• A complete product presentation is available on the Sales Intranet and Dealer ExtranetWarranty Information• Major structural components: 5 years / 500,000 miles parts, 1-year / 100,000 miles labor• Bushings and metal thrust washers: 7 years parts, 5 years labor• Shock absorbers: 2 years / 200,000 miles parts and labor• Air springs: 2 years / 200,000 miles parts, 1 year / 100,000 miles labor• Axles (beam & brake): 5 years / 500,000 miles parts, 1 year / 100,000 miles laborOrder Information• New Orders: This change is effective on all new orders specifying Meritor air-ride suspension /slider combinations.• Scheduled Orders: All orders scheduled on or after June 6, 2006, specifying Meritor air-ridesuspension / slider combinations will be converted to the option listed above.• Please contact your Customer Service Representative for more information.