Defect Description For Recall
Meritor Inc. (Meritor) Is Recalling Certain 71000 Series DrUM Axles, 71000 Series Disc Brake Axles, And 79000 Series Disc Brake Axles Manufactured April 22, 2016, To September 9, 2016. The Affected Axles May Have Insufficient Grease At The Wheel Ends, Possibly Resulting In Bearing Failure.
Make Of Vehicle
MERITOR
Model Of Vehicle
AXLE
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
16E075000
Component Description
Power Train:Axle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Bearing Failure May Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Meritor Will Notify The Vehicle Manufacturers That Purchased The Axles. Those Manufacturers Will Notify The Vehicle Owners, And Their Dealers Will Inspect And The Grease The Wheel Ends, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On October 11, 2016. Owners May Contact Meritor Customer Service At 1-248-435-1725. Note: Meritor Is Advising That Vehicles With The Affected Axles Are Removed From Operation Until The Recall Has Been Remedied.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20160422
End Of Manufacture
20160909
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
238
Date Owners Notified
20161011
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160928