OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
16E052000
Suspension:front
Reported Jun 6, 2016 · Meritor, Inc.
Summary
Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain FF967 Non-Drive Front Steer axles, part number 3100H7860, manufactured March 24, 2012, to April 11, 2012. The affected front axles may have been incorrectly heat treated.
Consequence
If the front axle was not properly heated treated, it may fracture and a loss of vehicle control may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Meritor will notify the truck manufacturer that purchased the axles, and their dealers will inspect the axles for specific heat code and serial numbers. Axles meeting the criteria will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
This is model-level recall history. It does not confirm whether a particular VIN is affected or has received the repair. Check with NHTSA ↗