The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·15E012000·Announced 2015-02-19

Meritor Recalls Front Non-Drive Axles Due to Tie Rod Torque Issue

Meritor is recalling specific front non-drive axles because tie rod nuts may not be properly torqued, which could lead to a loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a steering component defect that could result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. Per the rubric, this is classified as High because it is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain Front Non-Drive Axles, model numbers FH941, FH945, and MFS12155, manufactured between July 25, 2014, and December 5, 2014. The affected axles feature castellated nuts on the tie rod that may not have been properly torqued during assembly.

If the castellated nuts are not properly torqued, the tie rod may not be adequately secured. This defect could result in a loss of vehicle control, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Meritor will notify the affected vehicle manufacturers, who will then notify vehicle owners. Dealers will inspect the torque on the tie rod end nuts and replace any damaged components free of charge. The recall was expected to begin on March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY recall
Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Steering / Axle
Hazard
Affected units
402

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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