Meritor, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16E052000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16E052000 by Meritor, Inc.. Affecting ff967 non-drive front steer axles, part number 3100h7860, manufactured march 24, 2012, to april 11, 2012 Includes 231 affected units, Improperly Heat Treated Front Steer Axles, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

ff967 non-drive front steer axles, part number 3100h7860, manufactured march 24, 2012, to april 11, 2012

Defect Summary

Meritor, inc. (meritor) is recalling certain ff967 non-drive front steer axles, part number 3100h7860, manufactured march 24, 2012, to april 11, 2012. the affected front axles may have been incorrectly heat treated.

Corrective Action

Meritor will notify the truck manufacturer that purchased the axles, and their dealers will inspect the axles for specific heat code and serial numbers. axles meeting the criteria will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on june 8, 2016. owners may contact meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16E052000
Manufacturer: Meritor, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-06-06T00:00:00
Subject: Improperly heat treated front steer axles
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 231

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Meritor, inc. (meritor) is recalling certain ff967 non-drive front steer axles, part number 3100h7860, manufactured march 24, 2012, to april 11, 2012. the affected front axles may have been incorrectly heat treated.
Consequence Summary: If the front axle was not properly heated treated, it may fracture and a loss of vehicle control may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Meritor will notify the truck manufacturer that purchased the axles, and their dealers will inspect the axles for specific heat code and serial numbers. axles meeting the criteria will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on june 8, 2016. owners may contact meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 74.03

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NHTSA ID: 16E052000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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