The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18E058000·Announced 2018-07-20

Meritor Recalls Wheel Studs Due to Potential Heat Treatment Defect

Meritor is recalling specific wheel studs installed in steer axle hubs because improper heat treatment may cause them to fail, potentially leading to wheel detachment.

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 where wheel studs may fail, leading to wheel detachment and an increased risk of a crash, which aligns with the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain wheel studs, part number 09001988, that were installed in steer axle hubs. The defect involves wheel studs that may not have been properly heat treated, which can cause them to fail.

If a sufficient number of these improperly heat-treated studs fail on the same steer axle hub, the wheel may detach from the vehicle. This failure increases the risk of a crash.

Meritor has notified the purchasers of the affected hubs, and the relevant vehicle manufacturers will replace the wheel studs or the entire hub free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2018. 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
WHEELS recall
Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Wheel Components
Hazard
Affected units
3,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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