Meritor Front Drive Steer Axle recalled over injury risk

Recall date

November 3, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Meritor, Inc. recalls Meritor Front Drive Steer Axle

Recall number

16E083000

Brand / firm

Meritor

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 19 units

Why it was recalled

A wheel end separation can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain MX810 Series front drive steer axles, part numbers MX23810DANC7-538 and MX23810DANC8-538, manufactured May 27, 2016, to August 16, 2016 and equipped with MX25K lower king-pins. These lower king-pins may not meet design specifications and, as a result, may fracture, possibly causing a wheel end separation.

What to do

Meritor will notify owners, and dealers will replace all of the lower king-pins, free of charge. The recall began on November 22, 2016. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-248-435-1725.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.