9999 MERITOR DRIVE AXLE Recall

Campaign:: 13E012000 on 02/27/2013
Component:: Parking brake:driveline:air:chamber
Affected:: 3,003
Defect:: Meritor, inc. is recalling certain axle assemblies that were built with disc brakes using mgm j24 series air brake chambers. in the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
Consequence:: Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Correction:: Meritor will notify owners and will inspect the affected brake chambers, and replace them as needed, free of charge. the safety recall began on march 28, 2013. owners may contact meritor at 1-866-668-7221.
Notes:: Meritor's campaign recall is c-13aa.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

9999 MERITOR DRIVE AXLE TSBs (3)

Bulletin:: TB-1300
Component:: 356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:: Meritor: on certain, heavy duty pettibone equipment, the torque, on caliper mounting bolts needs inspecting and information is being provided. no models or model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:: PIL-578
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Meritor: a standardized fuelite tandem axle will be available, and consists of drive (me20165) and tag axle(m420005) and dualtrac housing is standard on both when using with single wide base or dual tires. models ma40165. no model years l
Bulletin:: TP-0753
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Meritor: repair procedure provided regarding the carrier to housing joint for axles 120, 145, 160, 180, 380 and mt 14x series axle and how to get additional maintenance, service and product information. *pe