Meritor, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2013

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Meritor, Inc. in 2013. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 24, 2013

(Campaign #: C14AB)

Misaligned Lock Washer and Pin

Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain RMT14512ABS and RMT14612 trailer axles that were remanufactured for Trac Intermodal between June 1, 2013 and June 30, 2013. During remanufacturing, the axles may have been assembled with the lock washer and pin misaligned.

NHTSA ID: 13E071000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 100

Consequence Summary:

The misalignment could prevent the pin from engaging. Additionally, the jam nut would not be torqued to specification, creating the potential for wheel separation, which could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Meritor will notify Trac Intermodal, and Meritor service personnel will inspect and repair the axles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 20, 2014. Owners may contact Meritor at 1-800-535-5560. Meritor's number for this recall is C14AB.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 80

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October 17, 2013

(Campaign #: C14AA)

Missing locking snap rings on wheel end drive axle

Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain wheel ends for drive axles with ConMet PreSet Plus Hubs manufactured between August 2012 and December 2012. Due to a missing locking snap ring on the axle hub, the rear wheels may separate from the vehicle.

NHTSA ID: 13E054000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 82

Consequence Summary:

Wheel separation from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Meritor will notify owners and dealers will inspect the affected wheel ends for the lock ring, installing them as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Meritor at 1-866-668-7221.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 27, 2013

(Campaign #: C-13AA)

Leaking Brake Pressure may Lead to Wheel End Fire

Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain axle assemblies that were built with disc brakes using MGM J24 series air brake chambers. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.

NHTSA ID: 13E012000

Component: PARKING BRAKE

# of Units Affected: 3,003

Consequence Summary:

Overheated brake components could result in a fire.

Corrective Action:

Meritor will notify owners and will inspect the affected brake chambers, and replace them as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 28, 2013. Owners may contact Meritor at 1-866-668-7221.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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