Meritor recall: Steering
What is wrong
Meritor is recalling certain mfs-08 series non-drive front axles sold as original equipment to be installed on various heavy trucks. During the assembly process, the steering attachment bolts may have been insufficiently torqued.
What could happen
Insufficient torque of the steering arm bolts may result in bolt fatigue and fracture and/or arm separation, thereby potentially resulting in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Meritor is in the process of developing the notice and accompanying service instructions. The safety recall began on november 23, 2011. Owners may contact meritor at 1-800-535-5560 or their vehicle manufacturer.
Vehicles covered
- Meritor Mfs-08
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11E048000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Meritor, Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 15, 2011
- Owners notified
- Nov 23, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 162
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Column
- Maker's own recall number
- C12AB
Notes
Meritor's recall campaign number is c12ab.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.