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SevereNHTSA·19E015000·Announced 2019-02-25

Meritor Recalls EX225 Disc Brake Calipers Due to Cracked Drive Pins

Meritor is recalling specific EX225 disc brake calipers because cracked drive pins may fracture, causing the vehicle to pull to one side while braking and increasing 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 in the braking system that can lead to loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain Op Shaft subassemblies, part number 68324870, used in Meritor EX225 disc brake calipers. The recall addresses a defect where drive pins may have been cracked during assembly, which could result in the pins fully fracturing.

If a drive pin becomes fully fractured, the vehicle may pull to one side while braking. This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected units or the geographic distribution of the product.

Meritor has notified purchasers of the affected calipers. Dealers will inspect and replace the brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 18, 2019. 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
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER recall
Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
198

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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