Meritor, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17E049000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17E049000 by Meritor, Inc.. Affecting trailer axles and mpa/mta suspensions equipped with meritor ex225 brakes Includes 1,336 affected units, Caliper Bolts Improperly Torqued/FMVSS 121, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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trailer axles and mpa/mta suspensions equipped with meritor ex225 brakes

Defect Summary

Meritor, inc. (meritor) is recalling certain trailer axles and mpa/mta suspensions equipped with meritor ex225 brakes. the brake caliper bolts on these axles may not be properly torqued which can allow the caliper to detach from the mounting flange. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake system."

Corrective Action

Meritor will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the axles or suspensions, and dealers for those manufacturers will inspect the bolts, replacing any loose or missing ones, free of charge. the recall began on september 21, 2017. owners may contact meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. meritor's number for this recall is c17ab.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17E049000
Manufacturer: Meritor, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2017-08-31T00:00:00
Subject: Caliper bolts improperly torqued/fmvss 121
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 1,336

Details

MFR Campaign Number: C17AB
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Meritor, inc. (meritor) is recalling certain trailer axles and mpa/mta suspensions equipped with meritor ex225 brakes. the brake caliper bolts on these axles may not be properly torqued which can allow the caliper to detach from the mounting flange. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake system."
Consequence Summary: If the caliper bolts are improperly torqued and the caliper detaches from the mounting flange, a loss of braking ability would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Meritor will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the axles or suspensions, and dealers for those manufacturers will inspect the bolts, replacing any loose or missing ones, free of charge. the recall began on september 21, 2017. owners may contact meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. meritor's number for this recall is c17ab.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 48.05

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NHTSA ID: 17E049000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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