The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26E077000·Announced 2026-10-28

Cummins Recalls Meritor Drivelines Due to Missing Snap Ring

Cummins is recalling certain Meritor drivelines because a missing snap ring may cause the bearing cup to separate, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 source identifies a structural vehicle defect where a missing snap ring may cause driveline separation, leading to loss of drive power and increased crash risk. The source does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths.

Plain-English summary

Cummins, Inc. is recalling certain Meritor drivelines with model numbers RPL20, RPL25, RPL10, RPL35, RPL14, and 176MXL. The affected drivelines may be missing a snap ring in the slip yoke assembly, which can cause the bearing cup to separate from the driveline.

A driveline separation can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, detached components can become a road hazard for other vehicles, further increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and replace the driveline as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 20, 2026. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. The Cummins number for this recall is AFT26001.

The recalled product

Product
MERITOR RPL20, RPL35
Brand
MERITOR
Manufacturer
Cummins, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Driveline
Hazard
Affected units
206

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • RPL20
  • RPL35

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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