Meritor Front Drive Steer Axle – 16E083000

Defect Description For Recall

Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) Is Recalling Certain Mx810 Series Front Drive Steer Axles, Part Numbers Mx23810Danc7-538 And Mx23810Danc8-538, Manufactured May 27, 2016, To August 16, 2016 And Equipped With Mx25K Lower King-Pins. These Lower King-Pins May Not Meet Design Specifications And, As A Result, May Fracture, Possibly Causing A Wheel End Separation.

Make Of Vehicle

MERITOR

Model Of Vehicle

FRONT DRIVE STEER AXLE

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

16E083000

Component Description

Steering

Effect Of Defect

A Wheel End Separation Can Cause Loss Of Vehicle Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Meritor Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace All Of The Lower King-Pins, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On November 22, 2016. Owners May Contact Meritor Customer Service At 1-248-435-1725.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Meritor, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20160527

End Of Manufacture

20160816

Type Of Vehicle Recall

E

Number Affected

19

Date Owners Notified

20161122

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Meritor, Inc.

Date Report Received

20161103

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard