Defect Description For Recall
Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) Is Recalling Certain Trailer Axles And Mpa/Mta Suspensions Equipped With Meritor Ex225 Brakes. The Brake Caliper Bolts On These Axles May Not Be Properly Torqued Which Can Allow The Caliper To Detach From The Mounting Flange. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 121, “Air Brake System.”
Make Of Vehicle
MERITOR
Model Of Vehicle
EX225L2 BRAKES
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
17E049000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air
Effect Of Defect
If The Caliper Bolts Are Improperly Torqued And The Caliper Detaches From The Mounting Flange, A Loss Of Braking Ability Would Occur, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Meritor Will Notify The Vehicle Manufacturers That Purchased The Axles Or Suspensions, And Dealers For Those Manufacturers Will Inspect The Bolts, Replacing Any Loose Or Missing Ones, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On September 21, 2017. Owners May Contact Meritor Customer Service At 1-866-668-7221. Meritor’S Number For This Recall Is C17Ab.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20170101
End Of Manufacture
20170804
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
1336
Date Owners Notified
20170921
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Date Report Received
20170831
Make Campaign Number
C17AB
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121