Meritor, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15E020000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15E020000 by Meritor, Inc.. Affecting mt-40-14x rear drive train axles manufactured november 11, 2014, to december 18, 2014 Includes 30 affected units, Rear Drive-Train Lubricant Levels, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

mt-40-14x rear drive train axles manufactured november 11, 2014, to december 18, 2014

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15E020000
Manufacturer: Meritor, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2015-03-10T00:00:00
Subject: Rear drive-train lubricant levels
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 30

Details

MFR Campaign Number: C15AC
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: Without adequate lubrication to the wheel end hub assembly, the bearings may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 15E020000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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