NHTSA recall 11E032000 · Equipment
Power train › Axle assembly
The defect
Meritor IS recalling certain meritor mfs08113bnh12 and mfs08113bnh14 series axle assemblies sold and installed as original equipment for certain heavy trucks. the wheel bearing cone rollers may not have been properly heat treated. these bearing products contain a date code, "zj".
The risk
Improperly heat treated bearings can fail under loads/stresses possibly resulting in a wheel separation and a crash.
The remedy
Meritor will replace the bearing in the affected axles free of charge. the safety recall began on august 19, 2011. owners may contact meritor at 1-248-273-4647.