NHTSA Campaign 24E062000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Issued by Meritor, Inc. · Reported Jul 26, 2024 · 475 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain replacement tie rods equipped with USK ball studs, part numbers A1-3102F4738, A1-3102E4737, and A1-3102P4748. The tie rod assemblies may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and possibly result in tie rod failure.

Consequence

Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rods as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERITOR TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 475

Source: NHTSA Campaign 24E062000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.