Recall 99E011000: Power Train, Axle Assembly, Banjo Housing

NHTSA recall 99E011000 · announced April 1, 1999 · Meritor · 314 units affected

The problem

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: REAR DRIVE AXLE HOUSINGS. THE WELD WHICH ATTACHES THE SPINDLES TO THE HOUSING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WELDED CORRECTLY.

The risk

INCORRECTLY WELDED SPINDLES COULD FRACTURE IN SERVICE.

What to do

THESE HOUSINGS WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW PROPERLY-MANUFACTURED HOUSINGS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 14, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MERITOR AT 1-519-682-1740, EXT. 306.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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