Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain wheel ends for drive axles with ConMet PreSet Plus Hubs manufactured
— Recall Campaign #14E019000
Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain wheel ends for drive axles with ConMet PreSet Plus Hubs manufactured August 2012 and December 2012. Due to a missing locking snap ring on the axle hub, the rear wheels may separate from the vehicle.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 73 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
14E019000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 29, 2014 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 14E019000 |
| Units affected: | 73 |
- Description:
- Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain wheel ends for drive axles with ConMet PreSet Plus Hubs manufactured August 2012 and December 2012. Due to a missing locking snap ring on the axle hub, the rear wheels may separate from the vehicle.
- Consequeces:
- Wheel separation from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Meritor will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected wheel ends for the lock ring, installing them as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Meritor at 1-866-668-7221. Meritor's number for this recall is C14AA.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.