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NHTSA Campaign 22E085000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Issued by Meritor, Inc. · Reported Sep 30, 2022 · 1,601 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain Front Non-Drive Steer Axles, FL941 & MFS Series. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate.

Consequence

Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Meritor will work with the affected manufacturers to replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. Meritor's number for this recall is C22AJ.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERITOR FRONT NON DRIVE STEER AXL 1,601

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22E085000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.