Meritor recall: Service brakes, air
What is wrong
Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain Op Shaft subassemblies, part number 68324870, used in Meritor EX225 disc brake calipers. The drive pins may have been cracked during assembly possibly resulting in the pins fully fracturing.
What could happen
If the drive pin becomes fully fractured, the vehicle may pull to one side while braking, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Meritor has notified the purchasers of the affected Meritor EX225 disc brake calipers, and those dealers will inspect and replace the brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. Meritor's number for this recall is C19AA.
Vehicles covered
- Meritor Op Staft Sub Assembly
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19E015000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Meritor, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 25, 2019
- Owners notified
- Mar 18, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 198
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 1, 2018 to Dec 2, 2018
- Part
- Service brakes, air › Disc › Caliper
- Maker's own recall number
- C19AA
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.