Defect Description For Recall
Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) Is Recalling Certain Front Non-Drive Axles, Model Numbers Fh941, Fh945, And Mfs12155 Manufactured July 25, 2014, To December 5, 2014. The Affected Axles Have Castellated Nuts On The Tie Rod That May Not Be Properly Torqued.
Make Of Vehicle
MERITOR
Model Of Vehicle
FRONT NON DRIVE STEER AXL
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
15E012000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If The Castellated Nuts Are Not Properly Torqued, The Tie Rod May Not Be Adequately Secured, Resulting In A Loss Of Vehicle Control And Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Meritor Will Notify The Affected Vehicle Manufacturers Who Will Notify The Vehicle Owners, And Their Dealers Will Inspect The Torque On The Tie Rod End Nuts, Replacing The Damaged Components, As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin On March 23, 2015. Owners May Contact Meritor Customer Service At 1-866-668-7221. Meritor’S Number For This Recall Is C15Ab.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20140725
End Of Manufacture
20141205
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
402
Date Owners Notified
20150310
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Date Report Received
20150219
Make Campaign Number
C15AB