Meritor MFS NON-DRIVE Steer Axle: Suspension
Recall 14E030000 · Jun 13, 2014 · Meritor, Inc.
229
units affected
229
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14E030000
- Date
- Jun 13, 2014
- Maker
- Meritor, Inc.
- Units affected
- 229
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Suspension > Front; Steering
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain MFS12143ANN model non-drive steer axles. Due to a manufacturing error, there may be weak spots in the beam of the affected axle assemblies.
What can happen
Weak spots in the axle beam may result in sudden axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Meritor will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected axles. The affected axle beams will be replaced, free of charge. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-248-435-1725. Meritor's number for this recall is C14AC.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Meritor | MFS Non-Drive Steer Axle | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14E030000?
1 model: Meritor MFS Non-Drive Steer Axle (all years), about 229 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14E030000?
Meritor will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected axles. The affected axle beams will be replaced, free of charge. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-248-435-1725. Meritor's number for this recall is C14AC.
What can happen?
Weak spots in the axle beam may result in sudden axle failure, 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.