Meritor, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11E012000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11E012000 by Meritor, Inc.. Includes 2,149 affected units, DRIVELINE ASSEMBLIES, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Meritor is recalling certain driveline assemblies, part numbers rpl25, 18n, and 18mxl, sold as aftermarket equipment for use on, or installed as original equipment on, various heavy trucks. the tubing used to assemble the affected drivelines has a nonconforming seam weld with insufficient bonding of the material.

Corrective Action

Meritor is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify and notify the vehicle owners and the trucks will be repaired free of charge. meritor will notify owners of record that purchased the assemblies as aftermarket equipment. for vehicles on which the assemblies were installed as original equipment, the respective vehicle manufacturers will notify their owners. the safety recall began on may 12, 2011. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or meritor, inc. At 1-800-535-5560.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11E012000

Manufacturer: Meritor, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2011-03-31T00:00:00

Subject: Driveline assemblies

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 2,149

Details

MFR Campaign Number: C11AE

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Meritor is recalling certain driveline assemblies, part numbers rpl25, 18n, and 18mxl, sold as aftermarket equipment for use on, or installed as original equipment on, various heavy trucks. the tubing used to assemble the affected drivelines has a nonconforming seam weld with insufficient bonding of the material.

Consequence Summary: This can result in seam weld fracture when torque is applied. once the tube seam weld is fractured, the driveline may become inoperable, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Meritor is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify and notify the vehicle owners and the trucks will be repaired free of charge. meritor will notify owners of record that purchased the assemblies as aftermarket equipment. for vehicles on which the assemblies were installed as original equipment, the respective vehicle manufacturers will notify their owners. the safety recall began on may 12, 2011. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or meritor, inc. At 1-800-535-5560.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11E012000

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