NHTSA Campaign 19E049000

SUSPENSION:FRONT

Issued by Meritor, Inc. · Reported Jul 26, 2019 · 51 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain Non Drive Front Steer Axles, model number FF967. The axles missed the heat treating operation during manufacturing, reducing their strength and possibly causing the axle beams to fracture.

Consequence

Fracture of the axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Meritor will notify the affected vehicle manufacturers, and will inspect and replace the axles, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERITOR FRONT NON DRIVE STEER AXL 51

Source: NHTSA Campaign 19E049000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.