Meritor, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12E015000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12E015000 by Meritor, Inc.. Includes 4,310 affected units, AXLE ASSEMBLIES/FAG BRAND BEARING SYSTEM/WHEEL END, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Meritor is recalling certain tl series trailer axles that contain the fag brand bearing system. these axles were sold as aftermarket replacement equipment and installed as original equipment on various recreational vehicles. the bearing system has exhibited low durability life in certain vehicle applications.

Corrective Action

Meritor is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify and repair the vehicles that contain the subject axles free of charge. this recall campaign supersedes previous recall campaigns 10e-057 and 11e-015. axles that were repaired under these previous campaigns will also need to be repaired under this campaign. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or meritor at 1-248-435-1725.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12E015000

Manufacturer: Meritor, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2012-04-18T00:00:00

Subject: Axle assemblies/fag brand bearing system/wheel end

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 4,310

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Meritor is recalling certain tl series trailer axles that contain the fag brand bearing system. these axles were sold as aftermarket replacement equipment and installed as original equipment on various recreational vehicles. the bearing system has exhibited low durability life in certain vehicle applications.

Consequence Summary: Prolonged use of the system in these applications can result in the degradation of the bearing grease, thereby potentially resulting in a bearing failure and subsequent wheel end fire.

Corrective Action: Meritor is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify and repair the vehicles that contain the subject axles free of charge. this recall campaign supersedes previous recall campaigns 10e-057 and 11e-015. axles that were repaired under these previous campaigns will also need to be repaired under this campaign. 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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