9999 MERITOR TRAILER AXLE ASSEMBLY Recall

Campaign:: 16E004000 on 01/20/2016
Component:: Service brakes, air
Manufactured:: 12/16/2013 - 02/17/2015
Affected:: 8
Defect:: Meritor, inc. (meritor) is recalling certain trailer axle assemblies, part number htq4671lh8846. the affected axle assemblies are equipped with certain haldex life seal type 30/30 long stroke air brake actuators. these axles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
Consequence:: Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.
Correction:: Meritor will notify their affected vehicle manufacturing customers, and their dealers will remove and replace the haldex life seal type 30/30 long stroke actuators with haldex gold seal type 30/30 long stroke actuators, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in february 2016. owners may contact meritor customer service at 1-248-435-1725 or haldex customer service at 1-800-752-2501.
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 TRAILER AXLE ASSEMBLY TSBs (2)

Bulletin:: PIL 647
Component:: 190000 tires
Summary:: Meritor is pleased to announce the availability of a new tire hose length as an option to all mtis. kit part numbers to be installed on trailers equipped with 19.5" 10-hole aluminum wheels for dual tire applications.
Bulletin:: Product Informat
Component:: 030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:: Meritor has introduced a new 2-piece dust shield that will be compatible with our standard 5" and new 6", mtec6, axles equipped with 16.5" x 7" cam brakes.