The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15E065000·Announced 2015-08-14

Marmon-Herrington Recalls Drive Axles with Improperly Tightened Hex Nuts

Marmon-Herrington is recalling specific drive axles manufactured between July 2014 and July 2015 because hex nuts may not be properly tightened, posing a 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 (drive axle) that can lead to loss of propulsion and an increased risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Marmon-Herrington is recalling certain drive axles, including model numbers MT14, MT17, MT22, R17, and R22. These axles were manufactured between July 28, 2014, and July 22, 2015. The recall affects axles equipped with hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.

If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle. This failure results in a loss of propulsion and increases the risk of a crash.

Owners should contact Marmon-Herrington customer service at 1-502-253-0277 to arrange for the hex nuts to be tightened to the appropriate torque if improper torque is observed. 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 for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY recall
Manufacturer
Marmon-Herrington
Category
Vehicle — Drive Axle
Hazard
Affected units
525

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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