The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16E075000·Announced 2016-09-28

Meritor Recalls 71000 and 79000 Series Axles for Insufficient Grease

Meritor is recalling specific 71000 and 79000 Series axles manufactured in 2016 due to insufficient grease, which may cause bearing failure and increase crash risk.

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 (axle assembly) where bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain 71000 Series Drum Axles, 71000 Series Disc Brake Axles, and 79000 Series Disc Brake Axles manufactured between April 22, 2016, and September 9, 2016. The affected axles may have insufficient grease at the wheel ends, which can result in bearing failure. This defect may increase the risk of a crash.

Meritor will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased these axles. Those manufacturers will then notify vehicle owners, and their dealers will inspect and grease the wheel ends free of charge. The recall began on October 11, 2016.

Meritor advises that vehicles with the affected axles be removed from operation until the recall has been remedied. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-248-435-1725 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY recall
Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Axle Assembly
Hazard
Affected units
238

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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