Meritor Front Drive Steer Axle: Steering
Recall 23E022000 · Mar 20, 2023 · Meritor, Inc.
37
units affected
37
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23E022000
- Date
- Mar 20, 2023
- Maker
- Meritor, Inc.
- Units affected
- 37
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Steering > Critical fasteners
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain front drive steer axles, models MX23810 and MX24810, with part numbers MX23810DANC12-538, and MX24810DANC3-614. The front-drive steer axle fasteners may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the axle assembly joints.
What can happen
Steer axle assembly separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Meritor will work with the affected manufacturers to replace and tighten the axle fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. Meritor's number for this recall is C23AB.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Meritor | Front Drive Steer Axle | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23E022000?
1 model: Meritor Front Drive Steer Axle (all years), about 37 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23E022000?
Meritor will work with the affected manufacturers to replace and tighten the axle fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. Meritor's number for this recall is C23AB.
What can happen?
Steer axle assembly separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, 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.