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SevereNHTSA·22E085000·Announced 2022-09-30

Meritor Recalls Front Non-Drive Steer Axles Due to Tie Rod Clamp Cracking

Meritor is recalling certain Front Non-Drive Steer Axles because improperly heat-treated tie rod clamps may crack and separate, potentially causing a sudden loss of steering.

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 (tie rod separation) that can result in a sudden loss of steering and increased crash risk, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain Front Non-Drive Steer Axles, specifically the FL941 and MFS Series. The recall addresses a defect where tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated. This improper heat treatment can cause the clamps to crack, which allows the tie rods to separate.

The separation of the tie rods can result in a sudden loss of steering, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected vehicles or the specific distribution scope.

Meritor will work with the affected manufacturers to replace the tie rod clamps free of charge. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. Meritor's number for this recall is C22AJ. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY recall
Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Steering Components
Hazard
Affected units
1,601

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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