Meritor Tl Series — Power train: axle assembly
Published April 25, 2011 · Recall initiated: April 22, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11E016000, published April 25, 2011 and initiated April 22, 2011. Recalling firm: Meritor, Inc.; Meritor Tl Series — Power train: axle assembly.
What's the hazard
MERITOR IS RECALLING CERTAIN TL SERIES TRAILER AXLES SOLD AS AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND SOLD AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT IN VAN TRAILER APPLICATIONS. THE SPINDLE NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED OR NOT TORQUED AT ALL ALLOWING EXCESSIVE END-PLAY IN THE WHEEL-END SYSTEM WHICH COULD PROGRESS TO A WHEEL SEPARATION.
What to do
MERITOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS WHO PURCHASE ANY AFFECTED AXLE AS AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. MERITOR IS WORKING WITH THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO IDENTIFY AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES THAT CONTAIN THE SUBJECT AXLES FREE OF CHARGE. THIS RECALL IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS RECALL, 10E-058. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR MERITOR AT 1-248-435-1725.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERITOR
- Model
- TL SERIES
- Manufacturer
- Meritor, Inc.
- Lot
- MERITOR TL SERIES
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Meritor Tl Series — Power train: axle assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11E016000 on April 25, 2011. Reported hazard: MERITOR IS RECALLING CERTAIN TL SERIES TRAILER AXLES SOLD AS AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND SOLD AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT IN VAN TRAILER APPLICATIONS. THE SPINDLE NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED OR NOT TORQUED AT ALL ALLOWING EXCESSIVE END-PLAY IN THE WHEEL-END SYSTEM WHICH COULD PROGRESS TO A WHEEL SEPARATION.
What should I do if I have this product?
MERITOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS WHO PURCHASE ANY AFFECTED AXLE AS AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. MERITOR IS WORKING WITH THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO IDENTIFY AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES THAT CONTAIN THE SUBJECT AXLES FREE OF CHARGE. THIS RECALL IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS RECALL, 10E-058. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR MERITOR AT 1-248-435-1725.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERITOR. Model: TL SERIES.