Meritor recall: Steering
What is wrong
Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain front drive steer axles, models MX23810 and MX24810, with part numbers MX23810DANC12-538, and MX24810DANC3-614. The front-drive steer axle fasteners may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the axle assembly joints.
What could happen
Steer axle assembly separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Meritor will work with the affected manufacturers to replace and tighten the axle fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. Meritor's number for this recall is C23AB.
Vehicles covered
- Meritor Front Drive Steer Axle
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23E022000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Meritor, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 20, 2023
- Owners notified
- Mar 20, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 37
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Critical fasteners
- Maker's own recall number
- C23AB
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 Dec 9, 2024
- Meritor recall: Steering Apr 11, 2023
- Meritor recall: Steering Nov 3, 2016
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.