Meritor Tl Series — Power train: axle assembly
Published April 19, 2012 · Recall initiated: April 18, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12E015000, published April 19, 2012 and initiated April 18, 2012. Recalling firm: Meritor, Inc.; Meritor Tl Series — Power train: axle assembly.
What's the hazard
MERITOR IS RECALLING CERTAIN TL SERIES TRAILER AXLES THAT CONTAIN THE FAG BRAND BEARING SYSTEM. THESE AXLES WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON VARIOUS RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. THE BEARING SYSTEM HAS EXHIBITED LOW DURABILITY LIFE IN CERTAIN VEHICLE APPLICATIONS.
What to do
MERITOR IS WORKING WITH THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO IDENTIFY AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES THAT CONTAIN THE SUBJECT AXLES FREE OF CHARGE. THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN SUPERSEDES PREVIOUS RECALL CAMPAIGNS 10E-057 AND 11E-015. AXLES THAT WERE REPAIRED UNDER THESE PREVIOUS CAMPAIGNS WILL ALSO NEED TO BE REPAIRED UNDER THIS CAMPAIGN. 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 12E015000 on April 19, 2012. Reported hazard: MERITOR IS RECALLING CERTAIN TL SERIES TRAILER AXLES THAT CONTAIN THE FAG BRAND BEARING SYSTEM. THESE AXLES WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON VARIOUS RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. THE BEARING SYSTEM HAS EXHIBITED LOW DURABILITY LIFE IN CERTAIN VEHICLE APPLICATIONS.
What should I do if I have this product?
MERITOR IS WORKING WITH THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO IDENTIFY AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES THAT CONTAIN THE SUBJECT AXLES FREE OF CHARGE. THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN SUPERSEDES PREVIOUS RECALL CAMPAIGNS 10E-057 AND 11E-015. AXLES THAT WERE REPAIRED UNDER THESE PREVIOUS CAMPAIGNS WILL ALSO NEED TO BE REPAIRED UNDER THIS CAMPAIGN. 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.