Meritor EX225L2 Brakes: Service brakes, air
Recall 17E049000 · Aug 31, 2017 · Meritor, Inc.
1,336
units affected
1,336
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17E049000
- Date
- Aug 31, 2017
- Maker
- Meritor, Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,336
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Service brakes, air > Disc > Caliper; Service brakes, air
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Meritor | EX225L2 Brakes | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17E049000?
1 model: Meritor EX225L2 Brakes (all years), about 1,336 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17E049000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.