The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·24E103000·Announced 2024-12-09

Meritor Recalls Front Steer Drive Axles Due to Bearing Damage Risk

Meritor is recalling specific front steer drive axles because insufficient lubricant may damage wheel bearings, potentially causing the wheel to separate and increasing crash risk.

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 where wheel separation can lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain 10-16K and 18-23K front steer drive axles, including part numbers FSD 8-16K and FSD 18. The recall addresses an issue where an insufficient amount of lubricant in the front steer drive axle hubs may result in damage to the wheel bearings.

Damaged bearings can cause the wheel to separate, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected vehicles or the specific vehicle models involved.

Vehicle manufacturers will complete the remedy program and provide the repair free of charge. Owners may contact Meritor's customer service at 1-866-668-7221 for more information; Meritor's recall number is C24AM. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS recall
Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Axle / Wheel
Hazard
Affected units
128

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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