Meritor, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11E016000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11E016000 by Meritor, Inc.. Includes 7,642 affected units, WHEEL SEPARATION, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Meritor is recalling certain tl series trailer axles sold as aftermarket replacement equipment and sold and installed as original equipment in van trailer applications. the spindle nut may not have been properly torqued or not torqued at all allowing excessive end-play in the wheel-end system which could progress to a wheel separation.

Corrective Action

Meritor will notify owners who purchase any affected axle as aftermarket replacement equipment. meritor is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify and repair the vehicles that contain the subject axles free of charge. this recall is an expansion of a previous recall, 10e-058. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or meritor at 1-248-435-1725.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11E016000

Manufacturer: Meritor, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2011-04-22T00:00:00

Subject: Wheel separation

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 7,642

Details

MFR Campaign Number: C11AB

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Meritor is recalling certain tl series trailer axles sold as aftermarket replacement equipment and sold and installed as original equipment in van trailer applications. the spindle nut may not have been properly torqued or not torqued at all allowing excessive end-play in the wheel-end system which could progress to a wheel separation.

Consequence Summary: Separation of the wheel could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Meritor will notify owners who purchase any affected axle as aftermarket replacement equipment. meritor is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify and repair the vehicles that contain the subject axles free of charge. this recall is an expansion of a previous recall, 10e-058. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or meritor at 1-248-435-1725.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11E016000

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