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NHTSA Campaign 23E022000

STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Issued by Meritor, Inc. · Reported Mar 20, 2023 · 37 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain front drive steer axles, models MX23810 and MX24810, with part numbers MX23810DANC12-538, and MX24810DANC3-614. The front-drive steer axle fasteners may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the axle assembly joints.

Consequence

Steer axle assembly separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Meritor will work with the affected manufacturers to replace and tighten the axle fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. Meritor's number for this recall is C23AB.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERITOR FRONT DRIVE STEER AXLE 37

Source: NHTSA Campaign 23E022000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.