Meritor Axle recalled over injury risk

Recall date

September 28, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Meritor, Inc. recalls Meritor Axle

Recall number

16E075000

Brand / firm

Meritor

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 238 units

Why it was recalled

Bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Meritor Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain 71000 Series Drum Axles, 71000 Series Disc Brake Axles, and 79000 Series Disc Brake Axles manufactured April 22, 2016, to September 9, 2016. The affected axles may have insufficient grease at the wheel ends, possibly resulting in bearing failure.

What to do

Meritor will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the axles. Those manufacturers will notify the vehicle owners, and their dealers will inspect and the grease the wheel ends, free of charge. The recall began on October 11, 2016. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-248-435-1725. Note: Meritor is advising that vehicles with the affected axles are removed from operation until the recall has been remedied.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.