The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21E025000·Announced 2021-04-08

Meritor Recalls TSE T2024 Air Brake Chambers Due to Spring Defect

Meritor is recalling specific TSE T2024 Air Brake Chambers because incorrect springs may cause the pressure plate to shift, potentially leading to a loss of air pressure and increased crash risk.

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 in the braking system that explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain TSE T2024 Air Chamber Part Number D3 3376T20. The recall involves spring brake chambers that may have been assembled with incorrect springs that were out of specification. This defect can cause the pressure plate to shift.

If the pressure plate shifts, it may tear the diaphragm, causing a loss of air pressure. This condition increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected vehicles or the geographic distribution of the recall.

Meritor will notify affected vehicle OEMs to inspect the pressure plate and replace brake chambers where the pressure plate has shifted, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on May 10, 2021. 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:CHAMBER recall
Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
2,918

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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