NHTSASTEERING
Meritor, Inc. - Loss of Steering Control from Tie Rod Failure
Published: July 26, 2024Recall ID: 24E062000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Loss of Steering Control from Tie Rod Failure
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loss of Steering Control from Tie Rod Failure |
| Nhtsa id | 24E062000 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24E062000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Meritor, Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 25.69 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rods as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. |
| Consequence summary | Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 475 |
| Report received date | 2024-07-26T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |