Meritor recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain RMT14512ABS and RMT14612 trailer axles that were remanufactured for Trac Intermodal between June 1, 2013 and June 30, 2013. During remanufacturing, the axles may have been assembled with the lock washer and pin misaligned.
What could happen
The misalignment could prevent the pin from engaging. Additionally, the jam nut would not be torqued to specification, creating the potential for wheel separation, which could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Meritor will notify Trac Intermodal, and Meritor service personnel will inspect and repair the axles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 20, 2014. Owners may contact Meritor at 1-800-535-5560. Meritor's number for this recall is C14AB.
Vehicles covered
- Meritor Reman Axles For Trac Inte
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13E071000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Meritor, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 24, 2013
- Owners notified
- Jan 28, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 100
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 1, 2013 to Jun 30, 2013
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- C14AB
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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.