The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·20E006000·Announced 2020-02-20

Meritor Recall: Insufficient Lubrication in Specific Steer Axles

Meritor is recalling specific steer axles due to insufficient lubrication that may damage wheel end bearings. This defect could cause the wheel to separate, leading to a 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/wheel separation) that poses a significant risk of crash and serious injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain Meritor 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 wheel end bearings are damaged, the wheel may separate from the vehicle. This separation could cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Meritor will notify 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 March 23, 2020. 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
1,883

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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