Meritor, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16E075000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16E075000 by Meritor, Inc.. Affecting 71000 series drum axles, 71000 series disc brake axles, and 79000 series disc brake axles manufactured april 22, 2016, to september 9, 2016 Includes 238 affected units, Insufficient Grease at Axle Wheel Ends, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels71000 series drum axles, 71000 series disc brake axles, and 79000 series disc brake axles manufactured april 22, 2016, to september 9, 2016
Defect Summary
Meritor inc. (meritor) is recalling certain 71000 series drum axles, 71000 series disc brake axles, and 79000 series disc brake axles manufactured april 22, 2016, to september 9, 2016. the affected axles may have insufficient grease at the wheel ends, possibly resulting in bearing failure.
Corrective Action
Meritor will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the axles. those manufacturers will notify the vehicle owners, and their dealers will inspect and the grease the wheel ends, free of charge. the recall began on october 11, 2016. owners may contact meritor customer service at 1-248-435-1725. note: meritor is advising that vehicles with the affected axles are removed from operation until the recall has been remedied.