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Meritor Steering recall
Recalled November 3, 2016 · NHTSA recall 16E083000 · Meritor
Hazard
A wheel end separation can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Meritor will notify owners, and dealers will replace all of the lower king-pins, free of charge. The recall began on November 22, 2016. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-248-435-1725.
Units
19 units
Description
Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain MX810 Series front drive steer axles, part numbers MX23810DANC7-538 and MX23810DANC8-538, manufactured May 27, 2016, to August 16, 2016 and equipped with MX25K lower king-pins. These lower king-pins may not meet design specifications and, as a result, may fracture, possibly causing a wheel end separation.
What to do
Meritor will notify owners, and dealers will replace all of the lower king-pins, free of charge. The recall began on November 22, 2016. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-248-435-1725.
Product
Meritor FRONT DRIVE STEER AXLE
Manufacturer(s)
Meritor, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →