Meritor Mt-40-14X Rear Drivetrain – 15E020000

Defect Description For Recall

Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) Is Recalling Certain Mt-40-14X Rear Drive Train Axles Manufactured November 11, 2014, To December 18, 2014. Due To An Incorrect Carrier And Housing Combination, The Axles May Have Low Lubricant Levels That Can Cause The Axle Sump To Inadequately Circulate Lubricant To The Wheel End Hub Assembly.

Make Of Vehicle

MERITOR

Model Of Vehicle

MT-40-14X REAR DRIVETRAIN

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

15E020000

Component Description

Power Train:Axle Assembly

Effect Of Defect

Without Adequate Lubrication To The Wheel End Hub Assembly, The Bearings May Fail Prematurely, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Meritor Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Change The Axle, And Inspect The Wheel Ends For Damage, Replacing The Components Of The Wheel Ends, As Necessary, Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Meritor Customer Service At 1-248-435-1725. Meritor’S Number For This Recall Is C15Ac.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Meritor, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20141111

End Of Manufacture

20141218

Type Of Vehicle Recall

E

Number Affected

30

Date Owners Notified

20150508

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Meritor, Inc.

Date Report Received

20150310

Make Campaign Number

C15AC

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard