Meritor Front Drive Steer Axle: Power Train recall
NHTSA campaign 24E103000 · 128 units potentially affected · filed Dec 9, 2024
What's wrong
Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain 10-16K and 18-23K front steer drive axles, part numbers FSD 8-16K and FSD 18. An insufficient amount of lubricant in the front steer drive (FSD) axle hubs may result in damage to the wheel bearings.
Why it matters
Damaged bearings can cause the wheel to separate and result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
The remedy program will be completed by the vehicle manufacturers and provided free of charge. Owners may call Meritor's customer service at 1-866-668-7221. Meritor's number for this recall is C24AM.
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 nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24E103000
- Manufacturer no.
- C24AM
- Manufacturer
- Meritor, Inc.
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
- Units affected
- 128
- Report received
- Dec 9, 2024
- Owner letters
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- Type
- Equipment
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