Meritor, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2015

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Meritor, Inc. in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 6, 2015

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Caliper Bolts may be Loose

Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain Meritor EX225L2, EX225L+, and Bendix ADB22X axles manufactured December 9, 2013, to August 25, 2015. The affected axle assemblies have caliper bolts that may not have been properly tightened, allowing the caliper mounting bolts to back out and the caliper to detach from the axle flange.

NHTSA ID: 15E083000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 259

Consequence Summary:

If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Meritor will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the axles. The vehicle manufacturers will notify owners, and their dealers will inspect the caliper bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2015. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 28.57

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March 10, 2015

(Campaign #: C15AC)

Rear Drive-Train Lubricant Levels

Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain MT-40-14X Rear Drive Train axles manufactured November 11, 2014, to December 18, 2014. Due to an incorrect carrier and housing combination, the axles may have low lubricant levels that can cause the axle sump to inadequately circulate lubricant to the wheel end hub assembly.

NHTSA ID: 15E020000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 30

Consequence Summary:

Without adequate lubrication to the wheel end hub assembly, the bearings may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Meritor will notify owners, and dealers will change the axle, and inspect the wheel ends for damage, replacing the components of the wheel ends, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-248-435-1725. Meritor's number for this recall is C15AC.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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February 19, 2015

(Campaign #: C15AB)

Castellated Nuts on Tie Rods Incorrectly Torqued

Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain Front Non-Drive Axles, model numbers FH941, FH945, and MFS12155 manufactured July 25, 2014, to December 5, 2014. The affected axles have castellated nuts on the tie rod that may not be properly torqued.

NHTSA ID: 15E012000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 402

Consequence Summary:

If the castellated nuts are not properly torqued, the tie rod may not be adequately secured, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Meritor will notify the affected vehicle manufacturers who will notify the vehicle owners, and their dealers will inspect the torque on the tie rod end nuts, replacing the damaged components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. Meritor's number for this recall is C15AB.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 92.54

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