The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19E049000·Announced 2019-07-26

Meritor Recalls Front Steer Axles Due to Missing Heat Treat Process

Meritor is recalling specific front steer axles that missed a heat treat step, potentially causing fractures 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 (axle fracture) 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 Non Drive Front Steer Axles, model number FF967. The recall involves 51 units where the axles missed the heat treating operation during manufacturing. This manufacturing error reduced the strength of the axles, which may cause the axle beams to fracture.

A fracture of the axle beam can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Meritor will notify the affected vehicle manufacturers to inspect and replace the axles free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2019.

Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. Additionally, owners can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
SUSPENSION:FRONT recall
Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Axle
Hazard
Affected units
51

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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