Meritor, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2021

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Meritor, Inc. in 2021. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 30, 2021

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Rear Axle Drive Pinion May Fracture

Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain 180 Series Drive Pinions. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.

NHTSA ID: 21E098000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 98

Consequence Summary:

A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake without detection or without the brake lights activating, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Meritor will work with the affected vehicle manufacturers to inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. The vehicle manufacturers will provide all owner notifications. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221, or the respective vehicle manufacturers customer service number.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 91.84

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April 16, 2021

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Insufficiently Crimped Wires In ePowertrain

Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain 14Xe ePowertrains part numbers A-3200A2653-657, A-3200D2656-478. The stator assembly wires may have been insufficiently crimped, causing high resistance, overheating, and preventing the high voltage system from starting.

NHTSA ID: 21E028000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 15

Consequence Summary:

A loss of power to the system may cause loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Meritor will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stator, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 14, 2021. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 93.33

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April 8, 2021

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Spring Brake Chamber Assembled Incorrectly

Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain TSE T2024 Air Chamber Part Number D3 3376T20. The spring brake chamber may have been assembled with incorrect springs that were out of specification, which can cause the pressure plate to shift.

NHTSA ID: 21E025000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2,918

Consequence Summary:

The pressure plate may tear the diaphragm, causing a loss of air pressure, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Meritor will notify the affected vehicle OEMs and will inspect the pressure plate and replace brake chambers where the pressure plate has shifted, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 10, 2021. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 11.51

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