Meritor Front NON Drive Steer AXL: Steering
Recall 22E085000 · Sep 30, 2022 · Meritor, Inc.
1,601
units affected
1,601
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22E085000
- Date
- Sep 30, 2022
- Maker
- Meritor, Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,601
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Tie rod assembly
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain Front Non-Drive Steer Axles, FL941 & MFS Series. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate.
What can happen
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Meritor will work with the affected manufacturers to replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. Meritor's number for this recall is C22AJ.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Meritor | Front Non Drive Steer Axl | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22E085000?
1 model: Meritor Front Non Drive Steer Axl (all years), about 1,601 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22E085000?
Meritor will work with the affected manufacturers to replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. Meritor's number for this recall is C22AJ.
What can happen?
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, 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.