The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·13E071000·Announced 2013-12-24

Meritor Trailer Axle Recall for Potential Wheel Separation Risk

Meritor is recalling specific remanufactured trailer axles where misaligned parts could cause wheel separation and increase crash risk.

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 creates the potential for wheel separation and crash risk, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain RMT14512ABS and RMT14612 trailer axles that were remanufactured for Trac Intermodal between June 1, 2013, and June 30, 2013. The recall involves a total of 100 affected units.

During the remanufacturing process, the axles may have been assembled with the lock washer and pin misaligned. This misalignment could prevent the pin from engaging properly. Additionally, the jam nut would not be torqued to specification, creating the potential for wheel separation, which could increase the risk of a crash.

Meritor will notify Trac Intermodal, and Meritor service personnel will inspect and repair the axles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 20, 2014. Owners may contact Meritor at 1-800-535-5560. Meritor's number for this recall is C14AB. 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.

The recalled product

Product
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY recall
Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer Axle
Hazard
Affected units
100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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