Meritor, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16E083000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16E083000 by Meritor, Inc.. Affecting mx810 series front drive steer axles, part numbers mx23810danc7-538 and mx23810danc8-538, manufactured may 27, 2016, to august 16, 2016 and equipped with mx25k lower king-pins Includes 19 affected units, King Pin Fracture may cause Wheel End Separation, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmx810 series front drive steer axles, part numbers mx23810danc7-538 and mx23810danc8-538, manufactured may 27, 2016, to august 16, 2016 and equipped with mx25k lower king-pins
Defect Summary
Meritor, inc. (meritor) is recalling certain mx810 series front drive steer axles, part numbers mx23810danc7-538 and mx23810danc8-538, manufactured may 27, 2016, to august 16, 2016 and equipped with mx25k lower king-pins. these lower king-pins may not meet design specifications and, as a result, may fracture, possibly causing a wheel end separation.
Corrective Action
Meritor will notify owners, and dealers will replace all of the lower king-pins, free of charge. the recall began on november 22, 2016. owners may contact meritor customer service at 1-248-435-1725.