FCCC MC 2012: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14E019000

Make Model Year
FCCC MC 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-06-26 2014-04-29 2014-04-29

Production Dates: 2012-08-01 - 2012-12-31

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: C14AA

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 73

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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

Consequence

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

Remedy

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 in June 2014. Owners may contact Meritor at 1-866-668-7221. Meritor's number for this recall is C14AA.

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.