The Recall Desk
Our severity: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

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 (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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