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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16E004000

Meritor Trailer Axle Assembly — Service brakes, air

Published January 21, 2016 · Recall initiated: January 21, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16E004000, published January 21, 2016. Recalling firm: Meritor, Inc.; Meritor Trailer Axle Assembly — Service brakes, air.

What's the hazard

Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain Trailer Axle Assemblies, part number HTQ4671LH8846. The affected axle assemblies are equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators. These axles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.

What to do

Meritor will notify their affected vehicle manufacturing customers, and their dealers will remove and replace the Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 long stroke actuators with Haldex Gold Seal Type 30/30 long stroke actuators, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2016. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-248-435-1725 or Haldex customer service at 1-800-752-2501.

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Recall details

Brand
MERITOR
Model
TRAILER AXLE ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Lot
MERITOR TRAILER AXLE ASSEMBLY
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Meritor Trailer Axle Assembly — Service brakes, air recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16E004000 on January 21, 2016. Reported hazard: Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain Trailer Axle Assemblies, part number HTQ4671LH8846. The affected axle assemblies are equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators. These axles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.

What should I do if I have this product?

Meritor will notify their affected vehicle manufacturing customers, and their dealers will remove and replace the Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 long stroke actuators with Haldex Gold Seal Type 30/30 long stroke actuators, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2016. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-248-435-1725 or Haldex customer service at 1-800-752-2501.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERITOR. Model: TRAILER AXLE ASSEMBLY.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)