Meritor recall: Power train
What is wrong
Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain MT-40-14X Rear Drive Train axles manufactured November 11, 2014, to December 18, 2014. Due to an incorrect carrier and housing combination, the axles may have low lubricant levels that can cause the axle sump to inadequately circulate lubricant to the wheel end hub assembly.
What could happen
Without adequate lubrication to the wheel end hub assembly, the bearings may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Meritor will notify owners, and dealers will change the axle, and inspect the wheel ends for damage, replacing the components of the wheel ends, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-248-435-1725. Meritor's number for this recall is C15AC.
Vehicles covered
- Meritor Mt-40-14X Rear Drivetrain
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15E020000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Meritor, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 10, 2015
- Owners notified
- May 8, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 30
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 11, 2014 to Dec 18, 2014
- Part
- Power train › Axle assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- C15AC
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.