Meritor OP Staft Sub Assembly recalled over injury risk

Recall date

February 25, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Meritor, Inc. recalls Meritor OP Staft Sub Assembly

Recall number

19E015000

Brand / firm

Meritor

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 198 units

Why it was recalled

If the drive pin becomes fully fractured, the vehicle may pull to one side while braking, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of crash.

What was recalled

Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain Op Shaft subassemblies, part number 68324870, used in Meritor EX225 disc brake calipers. The drive pins may have been cracked during assembly possibly resulting in the pins fully fracturing.

What to do

Meritor has notified the purchasers of the affected Meritor EX225 disc brake calipers, and those dealers will inspect and replace the brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. Meritor's number for this recall is C19AA.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.