Meritor Ex225l2 Brakes recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 6, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Meritor, Inc. recalls Meritor Ex225l2 Brakes, Ex225l+ Axle Assembly, Adb22x Axle Assembly

Recall number

15E083000

Brand / firm

Meritor, Bendix

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 259 units

Why it was recalled

If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain Meritor EX225L2, EX225L+, and Bendix ADB22X axles manufactured December 9, 2013, to August 25, 2015. The affected axle assemblies have caliper bolts that may not have been properly tightened, allowing the caliper mounting bolts to back out and the caliper to detach from the axle flange.

What to do

Meritor will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the axles. The vehicle manufacturers will notify owners, and their dealers will inspect the caliper bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2015. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.