Recall 00X002000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NHTSA recall 00X002000 · announced May 17, 2000 · filed by Meritor Automotive

The problem

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: BRAKE CAMSHAFTS IN TRAILER AXLES. CERTAIN TRAILER AXLE ASSEMBLIES HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECTLY INSTALLED BRAKE CAMSHAFTS.

The risk

THESE TRAILER AXLES WILL HAVE DIMINISHED BRAKING AND PARKING CAPABILITY SINCE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED BRAKE CAMSHAFTS CANNOT ACTUATE THE BRAKE ON THE AFFECTED WHEEL END.

What to do

MERITOR HAS OUTLINED AN INSPECTION METHOD WHEREBY THE OWNERS CAN VERIFY THAT THEIR VEHICLE AXLES HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH THE CORRECT CAMSHAFT.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

MERITOR HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A SERVICE PROGRAM TO NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE POTENTIAL BRAKE CAMSHAFT PROBLEM. OWNERS CAN CONTACT MERITOR AT 1-419-674-5265 TO OBTAIN THE INSPECTION OUTLINE.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.