Meritor recall: Power train
What is wrong
Meritor is recalling certain driveline assemblies, part numbers rpl25, 18n, and 18mxl, sold as aftermarket equipment for use on, or installed as original equipment on, various heavy trucks. The tubing used to assemble the affected drivelines has a nonconforming seam weld with insufficient bonding of the material.
What could happen
This can result in seam weld fracture when torque is applied. Once the tube seam weld is fractured, the driveline may become inoperable, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Meritor is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify and notify the vehicle owners and the trucks will be repaired free of charge. Meritor will notify owners of record that purchased the assemblies as aftermarket equipment. For vehicles on which the assemblies were installed as original equipment, the respective vehicle manufacturers will notify their owners. The safety recall began on may 12, 2011. Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or meritor, inc. At 1-800-535-5560.
Vehicles covered
- Meritor 18Mxl
- Meritor 18N
- Meritor Rpl25
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11E012000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Meritor, Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 31, 2011
- Owners notified
- May 12, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,149
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Power train › Driveline
- Maker's own recall number
- C11AE
Notes
Meritor's recall campaign number is c11ae.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.