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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11E044000

Meritor Tl Series — Power train: axle assembly

Published October 18, 2011 · Recall initiated: October 14, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11E044000, published October 18, 2011 and initiated October 14, 2011. Recalling firm: Meritor, Inc.; Meritor Tl Series — Power train: axle assembly.

What's the hazard

MERITOR IS RECALLING CERTAIN 16 MM C89-3121-2024 AND C61-3121-2025 HOUSINGS ASSEMBLED IN TO RD-23-164 DRIVE AXLES PRODUCED FROM DECEMBER 1, 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 14, 2011. THESE AXLES ARE INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN MACK AND DAIMLER TRUCKS VEHICLES. THE WELD THAT ATTACHES A BRACKET TO THE HOUSING MAY CRACK AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER WELDING PROCEDURES.

What to do

MERITOR IS WORKING WITH THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY THE VEHICLE OWNERS. REPAIRS WILL BE DONE BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S DEALERS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERITOR AT 1-800-535-5560 OR THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.

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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 11E044000 on October 18, 2011. Reported hazard: MERITOR IS RECALLING CERTAIN 16 MM C89-3121-2024 AND C61-3121-2025 HOUSINGS ASSEMBLED IN TO RD-23-164 DRIVE AXLES PRODUCED FROM DECEMBER 1, 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 14, 2011. THESE AXLES ARE INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN MACK AND DAIMLER TRUCKS VEHICLES. THE WELD THAT ATTACHES A BRACKET TO THE HOUSING MAY CRACK AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER WELDING PROCEDURES.

What should I do if I have this product?

MERITOR IS WORKING WITH THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY THE VEHICLE OWNERS. REPAIRS WILL BE DONE BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S DEALERS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERITOR AT 1-800-535-5560 OR THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERITOR. Model: TL SERIES.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)