The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13E054000·Announced 2013-10-17

Meritor Recalls 2012 FCCC MC Trucks Due to Axle Hub Defect

Meritor is recalling 2012 FCCC MC trucks because a missing locking snap ring on the axle hub could cause rear wheels to separate, increasing crash risk.

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 (missing locking snap ring) that can lead to wheel separation and crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain 2012 FCCC MC trucks equipped with drive axle wheel ends featuring ConMet PreSet Plus Hubs. These specific components were manufactured between August 2012 and December 2012. The recall involves a total of 82 affected vehicles.

The defect is caused by a missing locking snap ring on the axle hub. This issue may allow the rear wheels to separate from the vehicle, which significantly increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Meritor will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected wheel ends for the lock ring and install it as needed at no charge. The safety recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners can contact Meritor at 1-866-668-7221 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FCCC MC
Brand
FCCC
Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
82

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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