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Meritor, Inc. — Insufficient Grease at Axle Wheel Ends
Check whether your vehicle is affected and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions — the repair is free.
What’s wrong
Bearing failure may increase 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 vehicle manufacturers that purchased the axles. Those manufacturers will notify the vehicle owners, and their dealers will inspect and the grease the wheel ends, free of charge. The recall began on October 11, 2016. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-248-435-1725. Note: Meritor is advising that vehicles with the affected axles are removed from operation until the recall has been remedied.
Who to contact: Meritor will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the axles. Those manufacturers will notify the vehicle owners, and their dealers will inspect and the grease the wheel ends, free of charge. The recall began on October 11, 2016. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-248-435-1725. Note: Meritor is advising that vehicles with the affected axles are removed from operation until the recall has been remedied.
The product
Meritor Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain 71000 Series Drum Axles, 71000 Series Disc Brake Axles, and 79000 Series Disc Brake Axles manufactured April 22, 2016, to September 9, 2016. The affected axles may have insufficient grease at the wheel ends, possibly resulting in bearing failure.
Details
- Units affected
- 238
- Recall date
- September 28, 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. — Insufficient Grease at Axle Wheel Ends”
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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