Meritor, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18E058000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18E058000 by Meritor, Inc.. Affecting wheel studs, part number 09001988, installed in steer axle hubs Includes 3,300 affected units, Improper Heat Treatment of Wheel Studs, component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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wheel studs, part number 09001988, installed in steer axle hubs

Defect Summary

Meritor, inc. (meritor) is recalling certain wheel studs, part number 09001988, installed in steer axle hubs. the wheel studs may have not been properly heat treated causing them to fail.

Corrective Action

Meritor has notified the purchasers of the affected hubs, and those vehicle manufacturers will replace the wheel studs or replace the entire hub, free of charge. the recall began august 31, 2018. owners may contact meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18E058000
Manufacturer: Meritor, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2018-07-20T00:00:00
Subject: Improper heat treatment of wheel studs
Component: Wheels
Potentially Affected Units: 3,300

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Meritor, inc. (meritor) is recalling certain wheel studs, part number 09001988, installed in steer axle hubs. the wheel studs may have not been properly heat treated causing them to fail.
Consequence Summary: If enough of the improperly heat treated studs fail on the same steer axle hub, the wheel may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Meritor has notified the purchasers of the affected hubs, and those vehicle manufacturers will replace the wheel studs or replace the entire hub, free of charge. the recall began august 31, 2018. owners may contact meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 88.3

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NHTSA ID: 18E058000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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