Power Train:axle Assembly

NHTSA recall 13E054000 · announced October 17, 2013 · Fccc · 82 units affected

The problem

Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain wheel ends for drive axles with ConMet PreSet Plus Hubs manufactured between August 2012 and December 2012. Due to a missing locking snap ring on the axle hub, the rear wheels may separate from the vehicle.

The risk

Wheel separation from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

Meritor will notify owners and dealers will inspect the affected wheel ends for the lock ring, installing them as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Meritor 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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

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