NHTSA recall 00X002000
Service brakes, hydraulic
Reported May 17, 2000MERITOR AUTOMOTIVE
The defect
This IS not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it IS deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. equipment description: brake camshafts in trailer axles. certain trailer axle assemblies have been manufactured with incorrectly installed brake camshafts.
The risk
These trailer axles will have diminished braking and parking capability since incorrectly installed brake camshafts cannot actuate the brake on the affected wheel end.
The remedy
Meritor has outlined an inspection method whereby the owners can verify that their vehicle axles have been equipped with the correct camshaft.