The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14E019000·Announced 2014-04-29

Meritor Recalls Wheel Ends Due to Missing Locking Snap Ring

Meritor is recalling specific drive axle wheel ends manufactured between August and December 2012 because a missing locking snap ring could cause rear wheels to separate from the vehicle.

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 (missing locking snap ring) that can lead to wheel separation, which is a significant safety hazard explicitly categorized as Severe in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain wheel ends for drive axles equipped with ConMet PreSet Plus Hubs that were manufactured between August 2012 and December 2012. The recall involves a defect where a locking snap ring is missing from the axle hub. This missing component creates a risk that the rear wheels may separate from the vehicle, which increases the likelihood of a crash.

The affected vehicles are identified as FCCC MC models from the 2012 model year. Owners of these vehicles should contact Meritor or an authorized dealer to have the issue addressed. The safety recall began in June 2014.

Meritor will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected wheel ends for the lock ring and install them as needed at no charge. Owners may contact Meritor at 1-866-668-7221. Meritor's number for this recall is C14AA. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FCCC MC
Brand
FCCC
Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Axle Hubs
Hazard
Affected units
73

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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