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SevereNHTSA·16E052000·Announced 2016-06-06

Meritor Recalls Front Axles Due to Potential Heat Treatment Defect

Meritor is recalling specific FF967 Non-Drive Front Steer axles manufactured in 2012 because they may have been incorrectly heat treated, posing a risk of fracture and loss of vehicle control.

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 (front axle fracture) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain FF967 Non-Drive Front Steer axles, part number 3100H7860, that were manufactured between March 24, 2012, and April 11, 2012. The recall addresses a defect where the affected front axles may have been incorrectly heat treated.

If the front axle was not properly heat treated, it may fracture. A fracture could lead to a loss of vehicle control, 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 truck manufacturers that purchased these axles. Dealers will inspect the axles for specific heat codes and serial numbers. Axles meeting the criteria will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. 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
SUSPENSION:FRONT recall
Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck Components
Hazard
Affected units
231

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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