Defect Description For Recall
Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) Is Recalling Certain Meritor Ex225L2, Ex225L+, And Bendix Adb22X Axles Manufactured December 9, 2013, To August 25, 2015. The Affected Axle Assemblies Have Caliper Bolts That May Not Have Been Properly Tightened, Allowing The Caliper Mounting Bolts To Back Out And The Caliper To Detach From The Axle Flange.
Make Of Vehicle
MERITOR
Model Of Vehicle
EX225L+ AXLE ASSEMBLY
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
15E083000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Caliper
Effect Of Defect
If The Caliper Detaches From The Axle Flange, Braking Performance Would Be Reduced, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Meritor Will Notify The Vehicle Manufacturers That Purchased The Axles. The Vehicle Manufacturers Will Notify Owners, And Their Dealers Will Inspect The Caliper Bolts, Tightening Them As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On November 13, 2015. Owners May Contact Meritor Customer Service At 1-866-668-7221.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20131209
End Of Manufacture
20150825
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
259
Date Owners Notified
20151113
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Date Report Received
20151006