Meritor recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain MFS12143ANN model non-drive steer axles. Due to a manufacturing error, there may be weak spots in the beam of the affected axle assemblies.
What could happen
Weak spots in the axle beam may result in sudden axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Meritor will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected axles. The affected axle beams will be replaced, free of charge. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-248-435-1725. Meritor's number for this recall is C14AC.
Vehicles covered
- Meritor Mfs Non-Drive Steer Axle
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14E030000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Meritor, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 13, 2014
- Owners notified
- Jul 30, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 229
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Suspension › Front; Steering
- Maker's own recall number
- C14AC
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.