9999 MERITOR FRONT NON DRIVE STEER AXL Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 11E053000 on 12/11/2011
- Component:
- Power train:axle assembly
- Manufactured:
- 07/24/2011 - 09/08/2011
- Affected:
- 345
- Defect:
- Meritor is recalling certain rear drive axles and front non drive steer axles produced from july 25, 2011, through september 9, 2011, sold and installed as original equipment to hino motors manufacturing. certain suspect axles with wheel ends may have improperly assembled fastening hardware or nut locking features.
- Consequence:
- This condition could result in wheel separation, which could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Meritor is working with hino motors to identify and notify owners. the safety recall began on december 14, 2011. owners may contact meritor at 1-800-535-5560 or hino motors.
- Notes:
- Meritor's recall campaign number is c12ac.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> .
- Campaign:
- 15E012000 on 02/18/2015
- Component:
- Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
- Manufactured:
- 07/24/2014 - 12/04/2014
- Affected:
- 402
- Defect:
- Meritor, inc. (meritor) is recalling certain front non-drive axles, model numbers fh941, fh945, and mfs12155 manufactured july 25, 2014, to december 5, 2014. the affected axles have castellated nuts on the tie rod that may not be properly torqued.
- Consequence:
- If the castellated nuts are not properly torqued, the tie rod may not be adequately secured, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Meritor will notify the affected vehicle manufacturers who will notify the vehicle owners, and their dealers will inspect the torque on the tie rod end nuts, replacing the damaged components, as necessary, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on march 23, 2015. owners may contact meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. meritor's number for this recall is c15ab.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 16E052000 on 06/05/2016
- Component:
- Suspension:front
- Manufactured:
- 03/23/2012 - 04/10/2012
- Affected:
- 231
- Defect:
- Meritor, inc. (meritor) is recalling certain ff967 non-drive front steer axles, part number 3100h7860, manufactured march 24, 2012, to april 11, 2012. the affected front axles may have been incorrectly heat treated.
- Consequence:
- If the front axle was not properly heated treated, it may fracture and a loss of vehicle control may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Meritor will notify the truck manufacturer that purchased the axles, and their dealers will inspect the axles for specific heat code and serial numbers. axles meeting the criteria will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on june 8, 2016. owners may contact meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.
- 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.
9999 MERITOR FRONT NON DRIVE STEER AXL TSBs (4)
- Bulletin:
- TP-1206
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Meritor: bulletin providing procedures for correcting steering arm bolt torque for inspection of meritor mfs08 series front non-drive steer axles. *pe
- Bulletin:
- TP-1217
- Component:
- 203000 wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
- Summary:
- Meritor: inspection for missing components for wheel end nut pack and lock washers incorrectly secured. *pe
- Bulletin:
- PIL-577
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Meritor: a new cross tube assembly for front non-drive steer axles, which expands cross tube assembly offerings has been tested and is now available. *pe
- Bulletin:
- TP-1487
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Meritor: information regarding the meritor mfs series front non drive steer axles that needs identifying and non conforming axle beams replaced, if necessary. *pe
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