9999 MERITOR FRONT DRIVE STEER AXLE Recall

Campaign:

16E083000 on 11/02/2016

Component:

Steering

Manufactured:

05/26/2016 - 08/15/2016

Affected:

19

Defect:

Meritor, inc. (meritor) is recalling certain mx810 series front drive steer axles, part numbers mx23810danc7-538 and mx23810danc8-538, manufactured may 27, 2016, to august 16, 2016 and equipped with mx25k lower king-pins. these lower king-pins may not meet design specifications and, as a result, may fracture, possibly causing a wheel end separation.

Consequence:

A wheel end separation can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Meritor will notify owners, and dealers will replace all of the lower king-pins, free of charge. the recall began on november 22, 2016. owners may contact meritor customer service at 1-248-435-1725.

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.safercar.gov.

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