Meritor recall: Steering
What is wrong
Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain Front Non-Drive Steer Axles, FL941 & MFS Series. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate.
What could happen
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Meritor will work with the affected manufacturers to replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. Meritor's number for this recall is C22AJ.
Vehicles covered
- Meritor Front Non Drive Steer Axl
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22E085000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Meritor, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 30, 2022
- Owners notified
- Sep 30, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,601
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- C22AJ
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: Suspension Jul 26, 2019
- 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.