Meritor recall: Power train
What is wrong
Meritor is recalling certain rear drive axles and front non drive steer axles produced from july 25, 2011, through september 9, 2011, sold and installed as original equipment to hino motors manufacturing. Certain suspect axles with wheel ends may have improperly assembled fastening hardware or nut locking features.
What could happen
This condition could result in wheel separation, which could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Meritor is working with hino motors to identify and notify owners. The safety recall began on december 14, 2011. Owners may contact meritor at 1-800-535-5560 or hino motors.
Vehicles covered
- Meritor Front Non Drive Steer Axl
- Meritor Rear Drive Axle
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11E053000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Meritor, Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 6, 2011
- Owners notified
- Dec 14, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 345
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 25, 2011 to Sep 9, 2011
- Part
- Power train › Axle assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- C12AC
Notes
Meritor's recall campaign number is c12ac.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 .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Meritor recall: Steering Sep 30, 2022
- Meritor recall: Suspension Jul 26, 2019
- Meritor recall: Suspension Jun 6, 2016
- Meritor recall: Steering Feb 19, 2015
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.