475
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24E062000
- Date
- Jul 26, 2024
- Maker
- Meritor, Inc.
- Units affected
- 475
- 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 replacement tie rods equipped with USK ball studs, part numbers A1-3102F4738, A1-3102E4737, and A1-3102P4748. The tie rod assemblies may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and possibly result in tie rod failure.
What can happen
Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rods as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Meritor | Tie Rod Assembly | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 24E062000?
1 model: Meritor Tie Rod Assembly (all years), about 475 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 24E062000?
Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rods as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.
What can happen?
Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase 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.