Recall 17E049000: Service Brakes, Air

NHTSA recall 17E049000 · announced August 31, 2017 · Meritor · 1,336 units affected

The problem

Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain trailer axles and MPA/MTA suspensions equipped with Meritor EX225 brakes. The brake caliper bolts on these axles may not be properly torqued which can allow the caliper to detach from the mounting flange. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake System."

The risk

If the caliper bolts are improperly torqued and the caliper detaches from the mounting flange, a loss of braking ability would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Meritor will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the axles or suspensions, and dealers for those manufacturers will inspect the bolts, replacing any loose or missing ones, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2017. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. Meritor's number for this recall is C17AB.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

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