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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11E053000

Meritor Rear Drive Axle — Power train: axle assembly

Published December 12, 2011 · Recall initiated: December 6, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11E053000, published December 12, 2011 and initiated December 6, 2011. Recalling firm: Meritor, Inc.; Meritor Rear Drive Axle — Power train: axle assembly.

What's the hazard

MERITOR IS RECALLING CERTAIN REAR DRIVE AXLES AND FRONT NON DRIVE STEER AXLES PRODUCED FROM JULY 25, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 9, 2011, SOLD AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TO HINO MOTORS MANUFACTURING. CERTAIN SUSPECT AXLES WITH WHEEL ENDS MAY HAVE IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED FASTENING HARDWARE OR NUT LOCKING FEATURES.

What to do

MERITOR IS WORKING WITH HINO MOTORS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERITOR AT 1-800-535-5560 OR HINO MOTORS.

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Recall details

Brand
MERITOR
Model
REAR DRIVE AXLE
Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Lot
MERITOR REAR DRIVE AXLE | MERITOR FRONT NON DRIVE STEER AXL
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Meritor Rear Drive Axle — Power train: axle assembly recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11E053000 on December 12, 2011. Reported hazard: MERITOR IS RECALLING CERTAIN REAR DRIVE AXLES AND FRONT NON DRIVE STEER AXLES PRODUCED FROM JULY 25, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 9, 2011, SOLD AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TO HINO MOTORS MANUFACTURING. CERTAIN SUSPECT AXLES WITH WHEEL ENDS MAY HAVE IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED FASTENING HARDWARE OR NUT LOCKING FEATURES.

What should I do if I have this product?

MERITOR IS WORKING WITH HINO MOTORS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERITOR AT 1-800-535-5560 OR HINO MOTORS.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERITOR. Model: REAR DRIVE AXLE.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)