The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13E012000·Announced 2013-02-27

Meritor Recalls Axle Assemblies Due to Potential Brake Fire Risk

Meritor is recalling axle assemblies with specific air brake chambers that may leak pressure, causing brake dragging and potential fire.

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 (brake system) where the source explicitly states that overheated components could result in a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain axle assemblies built with disc brakes using MGM J24 series air brake chambers. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure, which allows the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. This brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.

Overheated brake components could result in a fire. The safety recall began on March 28, 2013.

Meritor will notify owners and will inspect the affected brake chambers, replacing them as needed, free of charge. Owners may contact Meritor at 1-866-668-7221. Customers may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or visit http://www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR:CHAMBER recall
Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Axle Assembly
Hazard
Affected units
3,003

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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