Meritor Mt-40-14x Rear Drivetrain recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 10, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Meritor, Inc. recalls Meritor Mt-40-14x Rear Drivetrain

Recall number

15E020000

Brand / firm

Meritor

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 30 units

Why it was recalled

Without adequate lubrication to the wheel end hub assembly, the bearings may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain MT-40-14X Rear Drive Train axles manufactured November 11, 2014, to December 18, 2014. Due to an incorrect carrier and housing combination, the axles may have low lubricant levels that can cause the axle sump to inadequately circulate lubricant to the wheel end hub assembly.

What to do

Meritor will notify owners, and dealers will change the axle, and inspect the wheel ends for damage, replacing the components of the wheel ends, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-248-435-1725. Meritor's number for this recall is C15AC.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.