Meritor recall: Steering
What is wrong
Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain Front Non-Drive Axles, model numbers FH941, FH945, and MFS12155 manufactured July 25, 2014, to December 5, 2014. The affected axles have castellated nuts on the tie rod that may not be properly torqued.
What could happen
If the castellated nuts are not properly torqued, the tie rod may not be adequately secured, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Meritor will notify the affected vehicle manufacturers who will notify the vehicle owners, and their dealers will inspect the torque on the tie rod end nuts, replacing the damaged components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. Meritor's number for this recall is C15AB.
Vehicles covered
- Meritor Front Non Drive Steer Axl
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15E012000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Meritor, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 19, 2015
- Owners notified
- Mar 10, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 402
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 25, 2014 to Dec 5, 2014
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- C15AB
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.
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: Power train Dec 6, 2011
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.