Meritor, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15E083000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15E083000 by Meritor, Inc.. Affecting meritor ex225l2, ex225l+, and bendix adb22x axles manufactured december 9, 2013, to august 25, 2015 Includes 259 affected units, Caliper Bolts may be Loose, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

meritor ex225l2, ex225l+, and bendix adb22x axles manufactured december 9, 2013, to august 25, 2015

Defect Summary

Meritor, inc. (meritor) is recalling certain meritor ex225l2, ex225l+, and bendix adb22x axles manufactured december 9, 2013, to august 25, 2015. the affected axle assemblies have caliper bolts that may not have been properly tightened, allowing the caliper mounting bolts to back out and the caliper to detach from the axle flange.

Corrective Action

Meritor will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the axles. the vehicle manufacturers will notify owners, and their dealers will inspect the caliper bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on november 13, 2015. owners may contact meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15E083000
Manufacturer: Meritor, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2015-10-06T00:00:00
Subject: Caliper bolts may be loose
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 259

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Meritor, inc. (meritor) is recalling certain meritor ex225l2, ex225l+, and bendix adb22x axles manufactured december 9, 2013, to august 25, 2015. the affected axle assemblies have caliper bolts that may not have been properly tightened, allowing the caliper mounting bolts to back out and the caliper to detach from the axle flange.
Consequence Summary: If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Meritor will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the axles. the vehicle manufacturers will notify owners, and their dealers will inspect the caliper bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on november 13, 2015. owners may contact meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 28.57

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NHTSA ID: 15E083000
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Created At: 1742808662
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