The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·11E044000·Announced 2011-10-14

Meritor Recalls Drive Axles on Certain Mack and Daimler Trucks

Meritor is recalling specific drive axles installed on Mack and Daimler trucks due to a welding defect that could cause bracket detachment and loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (cracked weld) that could result in loss of vehicle control, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain 16 mm C89-3121-2024 and C61-3121-2025 housings assembled into RD-23-164 drive axles. These axles were produced between December 1, 2010, and February 14, 2011, and are installed as original equipment on certain Mack and Daimler truck vehicles.

The recall is due to improper welding procedures that may cause the weld attaching a bracket to the housing to crack. This defect could result in bracket detachment, leading to a potential loss of vehicle control.

Meritor is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify and notify owners. Repairs will be performed by the vehicle manufacturer's dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on October 18, 2011. Owners may contact Meritor at 1-800-535-5560 or their vehicle manufacturer for assistance.

The recalled product

Product
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY recall
Manufacturer
MERITOR, INC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
43

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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