3,003
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13E012000
- Date
- Feb 27, 2013
- Maker
- Meritor, Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,003
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Parking brake > Driveline > Air > Chamber
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain axle assemblies that were built with disc brakes using MGM J24 series air brake chambers. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
What can happen
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Meritor will notify owners and will inspect the affected brake chambers, and replace them as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 28, 2013. Owners may contact Meritor at 1-866-668-7221.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Meritor | Drive Axle | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13E012000?
1 model: Meritor Drive Axle (all years), about 3,003 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13E012000?
Meritor will notify owners and will inspect the affected brake chambers, and replace them as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 28, 2013. Owners may contact Meritor at 1-866-668-7221.
What can happen?
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.