Meritor recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain FF967 Non-Drive Front Steer axles, part number 3100H7860, manufactured March 24, 2012, to April 11, 2012. The affected front axles may have been incorrectly heat treated.
What could happen
If the front axle was not properly heated treated, it may fracture and a loss of vehicle control may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Meritor will notify the truck manufacturer that purchased the axles, and their dealers will inspect the axles for specific heat code and serial numbers. Axles meeting the criteria will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.
Vehicles covered
- Meritor Front Non Drive Steer Axl
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16E052000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Meritor, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 6, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jun 8, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 231
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 24, 2012 to Apr 11, 2012
- Part
- Suspension › Front
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: Steering Feb 19, 2015
- 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.