The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19E036000·Announced 2019-05-23

Meritor recalls steer axles due to insufficient lubrication risk

Meritor is recalling specific steer axles because insufficient lubrication may damage wheel end bearings, potentially causing wheel 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 (axle assembly) where wheel separation could cause a sudden loss of vehicle control and crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain MX10-120EVO, MX12-120EVO, and MX14-120EVO steer axles. The recall addresses a defect where the axles may have insufficient lubrication, which can result in damage to the wheel end bearings.

If the bearings are damaged, the wheel may separate, leading to a sudden loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected vehicles or the geographic distribution of the recall.

Meritor has notified the vehicle manufacturers that purchased these axles. Dealers for those manufacturers will inspect and replace the wheel end components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 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
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY recall
Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Axle Assembly
Hazard
Affected units
1,249

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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