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Meritor, Inc. — Improperly Heat Treated Front Steer Axles
Check whether your vehicle is affected and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions — the repair is free.
What’s wrong
If the front axle was not properly heated treated, it may fracture and a loss of vehicle control may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What to do
Meritor will notify the truck manufacturer that purchased the axles, and their dealers will inspect the axles for specific heat code and serial numbers. Axles meeting the criteria will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.
Who to contact: Meritor will notify the truck manufacturer that purchased the axles, and their dealers will inspect the axles for specific heat code and serial numbers. Axles meeting the criteria will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.
The product
Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain FF967 Non-Drive Front Steer axles, part number 3100H7860, manufactured March 24, 2012, to April 11, 2012. The affected front axles may have been incorrectly heat treated.
Details
- Units affected
- 231
- Recall date
- June 6, 2016
- Brand
- Meritor, Inc.
The official notice
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. — Improperly Heat Treated Front Steer Axles”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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