The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23E031000·Announced 2023-04-11

Meritor Recalls Front Drive Steer Axles Due to Fastener Loosening

Meritor is recalling specific front drive steer axles because fasteners may loosen, potentially causing axle separation and loss of vehicle control.

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 (steer axle separation) that can result in loss of vehicle control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain front drive steer axles, models MFS and FF, with part numbers MFS20133ANK66, MFS20133ANK86, and FF961LX296. The recall addresses a defect where the front-drive steer axle fasteners may loosen, which can result in the complete separation of the axle assembly joints.

The separation of the steer axle assembly can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected vehicles or the specific manufacturers of the final vehicles.

Meritor will work with the affected manufacturers to inspect and replace the pro-torque nut keeper on the steer axle assembly at no 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:CRITICAL FASTENERS recall
Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Steering / Axle
Hazard
Affected units
65

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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