9999 MERITOR 18MXL Recall

Campaign:

11E012000 on 04/03/2011

Component:

Power train:driveline

Affected:

2,149

Defect:

Meritor is recalling certain driveline assemblies, part numbers rpl25, 18n, and 18mxl, sold as aftermarket equipment for use on, or installed as original equipment on, various heavy trucks. the tubing used to assemble the affected drivelines has a nonconforming seam weld with insufficient bonding of the material.

Consequence:

This can result in seam weld fracture when torque is applied. once the tube seam weld is fractured, the driveline may become inoperable, increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Meritor is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify and notify the vehicle owners and the trucks will be repaired free of charge. meritor will notify owners of record that purchased the assemblies as aftermarket equipment. for vehicles on which the assemblies were installed as original equipment, the respective vehicle manufacturers will notify their owners. the safety recall began on may 12, 2011. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or meritor, inc. at 1-800-535-5560.

Notes:

Meritor's recall campaign number is c11ae.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

9999 MERITOR 18MXL TSB

Bulletin:

PIL 664

Component:

100000 power train

Summary:

Effective september 30th, 2018, meritor will discontinue offering its full round style drive shafts for production

Home | Privacy