162
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11E048000
- Date
- Nov 15, 2011
- Maker
- Meritor, Inc
- Units affected
- 162
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Steering > Column
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
MERITOR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MFS-08 SERIES NON-DRIVE FRONT AXLES SOLD AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TO BE INSTALLED ON VARIOUS HEAVY TRUCKS. DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS, THE STEERING ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENTLY TORQUED.
What can happen
INSUFFICIENT TORQUE OF THE STEERING ARM BOLTS MAY RESULT IN BOLT FATIGUE AND FRACTURE AND/OR ARM SEPARATION, THEREBY POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
MERITOR IS IN THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING THE NOTICE AND ACCOMPANYING SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 23, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERITOR AT 1-800-535-5560 OR THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Meritor | MFS-08 | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 11E048000?
1 model: Meritor MFS-08 (all years), about 162 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 11E048000?
MERITOR IS IN THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING THE NOTICE AND ACCOMPANYING SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 23, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERITOR AT 1-800-535-5560 OR THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.
What can happen?
INSUFFICIENT TORQUE OF THE STEERING ARM BOLTS MAY RESULT IN BOLT FATIGUE AND FRACTURE AND/OR ARM SEPARATION, THEREBY POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING 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.