Meritor, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15E012000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15E012000 by Meritor, Inc.. Affecting front non-drive axles, model numbers fh941, fh945, and mfs12155 manufactured july 25, 2014, to december 5, 2014 Includes 402 affected units, Castellated Nuts on Tie Rods Incorrectly Torqued, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

front non-drive axles, model numbers fh941, fh945, and mfs12155 manufactured july 25, 2014, to december 5, 2014

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15E012000
Manufacturer: Meritor, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2015-02-19T00:00:00
Subject: Castellated nuts on tie rods incorrectly torqued
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 402

Details

MFR Campaign Number: C15AB
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 92.54

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SID: row-bgum-zdae_722s
NHTSA ID: 15E012000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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