9999 MERITOR MFS-08 Recall

Campaign:: 11E048000 on 11/16/2011
Component:: Steering:column
Affected:: 162
Defect:: Meritor is recalling certain mfs-08 series non-drive front axles sold as original equipment to be installed on various heavy trucks. during the assembly process, the steering attachment bolts may have been insufficiently torqued.
Consequence:: Insufficient torque of the steering arm bolts may result in bolt fatigue and fracture and/or arm separation, thereby potentially resulting in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Meritor is in the process of developing the notice and accompanying service instructions. the safety recall began on november 23, 2011. owners may contact meritor at 1-800-535-5560 or their vehicle manufacturer.
Notes:: Meritor's recall campaign number is c12ab.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 MFS-08 TSB

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