NHTSA recall 11E048000 · Equipment
Steering › Column
Reported Nov 15, 2011162 vehicles affectedMERITOR, INCMaker’s number C12AB
The defect
Meritor IS recalling certain mfs-08 series non-drive front axles sold as original equipment to be installed on various heavy trucks. during the assembly process, the steering attachment bolts may have been insufficiently torqued.
The risk
Insufficient torque of the steering arm bolts may result in bolt fatigue and fracture and/or arm separation, thereby potentially resulting in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Meritor IS in the process of developing the notice and accompanying service instructions. the safety recall began on november 23, 2011. owners may contact meritor at 1-800-535-5560 or their vehicle manufacturer.