Meritor, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2016

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Meritor, Inc. in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.

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November 3, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

King Pin Fracture may cause Wheel End Separation

Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain MX810 Series front drive steer axles, part numbers MX23810DANC7-538 and MX23810DANC8-538, manufactured May 27, 2016, to August 16, 2016 and equipped with MX25K lower king-pins. These lower king-pins may not meet design specifications and, as a result, may fracture, possibly causing a wheel end separation.

NHTSA ID: 16E083000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 19

Consequence Summary:

A wheel end separation can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Meritor will notify owners, and dealers will replace all of the lower king-pins, free of charge. The recall began on November 22, 2016. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-248-435-1725.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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September 28, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Insufficient Grease at Axle Wheel Ends

Meritor Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain 71000 Series Drum Axles, 71000 Series Disc Brake Axles, and 79000 Series Disc Brake Axles manufactured April 22, 2016, to September 9, 2016. The affected axles may have insufficient grease at the wheel ends, possibly resulting in bearing failure.

NHTSA ID: 16E075000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 238

Consequence Summary:

Bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Meritor will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the axles. Those manufacturers will notify the vehicle owners, and their dealers will inspect and the grease the wheel ends, free of charge. The recall began on October 11, 2016. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-248-435-1725. Note: Meritor is advising that vehicles with the affected axles are removed from operation until the recall has been remedied.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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June 6, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Improperly Heat Treated Front Steer Axles

Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain FF967 Non-Drive Front Steer axles, part number 3100H7860, manufactured March 24, 2012, to April 11, 2012. The affected front axles may have been incorrectly heat treated.

NHTSA ID: 16E052000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 231

Consequence Summary:

If the front axle was not properly heated treated, it may fracture and a loss of vehicle control may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Meritor will notify the truck manufacturer that purchased the axles, and their dealers will inspect the axles for specific heat code and serial numbers. Axles meeting the criteria will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 74.03

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January 21, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Improperly Seated Brake Chamber Diaphragm

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.

NHTSA ID: 16E004000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 8

Consequence Summary:

Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 0

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