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HighNHTSA·15E083000·Announced 2015-10-06

Meritor Recalls Axles Due to Loose Caliper Bolts

Meritor is recalling specific axle assemblies because caliper bolts may not be properly tightened. This defect could cause the caliper to detach, reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

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 structural vehicle defect (loose caliper bolts) that reduces braking performance and increases crash risk, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain Meritor EX225L2, EX225L+, and Bendix ADB22X axles manufactured between December 9, 2013, and August 25, 2015. The recall involves 259 affected axle assemblies. The defect is that the caliper bolts on these axle assemblies may not have been properly tightened. This allows the caliper mounting bolts to back out, which can cause the caliper to detach from the axle flange.

If the caliper detaches, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Meritor will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the axles. These manufacturers will notify owners, and their dealers will inspect the caliper bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 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
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER recall
Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Axle Assembly
Hazard
Affected units
259

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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