The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16E083000·Announced 2016-11-03

Meritor Recalls MX810 Series Front Drive Steer Axles Due to King-Pin Fracture Risk

Meritor is recalling specific MX810 Series front drive steer axles because lower king-pins may fracture, potentially causing wheel end separation 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 (steering axle component) that can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain MX810 Series front drive steer axles, part numbers MX23810DANC7-538 and MX23810DANC8-538, manufactured between May 27, 2016, and August 16, 2016. These axles are equipped with MX25K lower king-pins that may not meet design specifications.

The defective lower king-pins may fracture, which could result in wheel end separation. A wheel end separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Meritor will notify owners, and dealers will replace all of the lower king-pins free of charge. The recall began on November 22, 2016. 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
STEERING recall
Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Steering Axle
Hazard
Affected units
19

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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