NHTSAPOWER TRAIN
Meritor, Inc. - Insufficient Lubricant in Front Steer Axle Hub
Published: December 9, 2024Recall ID: 24E103000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Damaged bearings can cause the wheel to separate and result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Insufficient Lubricant in Front Steer Axle Hub
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Insufficient Lubricant in Front Steer Axle Hub |
| Nhtsa id | 24E103000 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24E103000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Meritor, Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Damaged bearings can cause the wheel to separate and result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | C24AM |
| Potentially affected | 128 |
| Report received date | 2024-12-09T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |