NHTSA Campaign 22E027000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Issued by Meritor, Inc. · Reported Mar 29, 2022 · 536 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain 180 Series Drive Pinions. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
Consequence
A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose and unintentionally engage the parking brake, without detection or without activating brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Meritor will work with the affected vehicle manufacturers to inspect and replace the differential carrier assembly or gear sets, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2022. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21E-098.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERITOR | MERITOR | 536 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 22E027000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.