The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21E028000·Announced 2021-04-16

Meritor Recalls 14Xe ePowertrains Due to Electrical System Defect

Meritor is recalling specific 14Xe ePowertrains because insufficiently crimped stator wires may cause overheating and loss of motive power, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect may cause loss of motive power and increase crash risk, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain 14Xe ePowertrains, specifically part numbers A-3200A2653-657 and A-3200D2656-478. The recall addresses a defect in the stator assembly where wires may have been insufficiently crimped. This condition can cause high electrical resistance and overheating, which may prevent the high-voltage system from starting.

The primary safety concern is that a loss of power to the system may result in a loss of motive power, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.

Meritor will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stator free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on May 14, 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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM recall
Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Vehicle Components
Hazard
Affected units
15

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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