Meritor recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain Non Drive Front Steer Axles, model number FF967. The axles missed the heat treating operation during manufacturing, reducing their strength and possibly causing the axle beams to fracture.
What could happen
Fracture of the axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Meritor will notify the affected vehicle manufacturers, and will inspect and replace the axles, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.
Vehicles covered
- Meritor Front Non Drive Steer Axl
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19E049000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Meritor, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 26, 2019
- Owners notified
- Aug 28, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 51
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 26, 2014 to May 27, 2014
- 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 Jun 6, 2016
- 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.