The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11E053000·Announced 2011-12-06

Meritor Recalls Rear Drive and Front Non-Drive Steer Axles for Hino Trucks

Meritor is recalling specific rear drive and front non-drive steer axles installed on Hino trucks due to improperly assembled hardware that could cause wheel separation.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle assembly) that could result in wheel separation and loss of vehicle control, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain rear drive axles and front non-drive steer axles produced between July 25, 2011, and September 9, 2011. These axles were sold and installed as original equipment on vehicles manufactured by Hino Motors Manufacturing. The recall campaign number is C12AC.

The defect involves certain suspect axles with wheel ends that may have improperly assembled fastening hardware or nut locking features. This condition could result in wheel separation, which could lead to loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

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 for more information. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY recall
Manufacturer
MERITOR, INC
Category
Vehicle — Axle Assembly
Hazard
Affected units
345

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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