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SevereNHTSA·20E051000·Announced 2020-07-28

Meritor Recalls P220 and P579 Pressure Assemblies Due to Hose Fitting Defect

Meritor is recalling specific pressure assemblies where an incorrect fitting may cause the power steering hydraulic hose to fail, resulting in a loss of steering assist.

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 (hydraulic hose failure) that results in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain P220 and P579 Pressure Assemblies, identified by part numbers 106533 and 107801. The recall addresses a defect where the power steering hydraulic hose was assembled with an incorrect fitting. This error may cause the hose to fail, leading to a loss of power steering assist.

The loss of power steering assist would require greater steering effort, particularly at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on August 18, 2020.

Meritor will notify purchasers and inspect and replace the power steering hydraulic hose free of charge. 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
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS recall
Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
32

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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