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Check whether your vehicle is affected and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions — the repair is free.
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.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Parts can come loose.
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.
Who to contact: 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.
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."
This recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Meritor, Inc. — Caliper Bolts Improperly Torqued/FMVSS 121”
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