Meritor Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled May 17, 2000 · NHTSA recall 00X002000 · Meritor
Hazard
THESE TRAILER AXLES WILL HAVE DIMINISHED BRAKING AND PARKING CAPABILITY SINCE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED BRAKE CAMSHAFTS CANNOT ACTUATE THE BRAKE ON THE AFFECTED WHEEL END.
Remedy
MERITOR HAS OUTLINED AN INSPECTION METHOD WHEREBY THE OWNERS CAN VERIFY THAT THEIR VEHICLE AXLES HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH THE CORRECT CAMSHAFT.
Description
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: BRAKE CAMSHAFTS IN TRAILER AXLES. CERTAIN TRAILER AXLE ASSEMBLIES HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECTLY INSTALLED BRAKE CAMSHAFTS.
What to do
MERITOR HAS OUTLINED AN INSPECTION METHOD WHEREBY THE OWNERS CAN VERIFY THAT THEIR VEHICLE AXLES HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH THE CORRECT CAMSHAFT.
Product
Meritor BRAKE CAMSHAFT
Manufacturer(s)
ARVINMERITOR AUTOMOTIVE
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →