Meritor recall: Steering
What is wrong
Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain front drive steer axles, models MFS and FF, with part numbers MFS20133ANK66, MFS20133ANK86, and FF961LX296. The front-drive steer axle fasteners may loosen, 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 inspect and replace the pro-torque nut keeper on the steer axle assembly, free of charge. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.
Vehicles covered
- Meritor Front Drive Steer Axle
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23E031000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Meritor, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 11, 2023
- Owners notified
- Apr 12, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 65
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Critical fasteners
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 Mar 20, 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.