Meritor recall: Power train
What is wrong
Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain 180 Series Drive Pinions. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
What could happen
A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake without detection or without the brake lights activating, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Meritor will work with the affected vehicle manufacturers to inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. The vehicle manufacturers will provide all owner notifications. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221, or the respective vehicle manufacturers customer service number.
Vehicles covered
- Meritor Meritor
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21E098000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Meritor, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 30, 2021
- Owners notified
- Nov 30, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 98
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Power train › Axle assembly
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.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Meritor recall: Power train Mar 29, 2022
- Meritor recall: Electrical system Apr 16, 2021
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.