NHTSA recall 13E012000 · Equipment
Parking brake › Driveline › Air › Chamber
Reported Feb 27, 20133,003 vehicles affectedMeritor, Inc.Maker’s number C-13AA
The defect
Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain axle assemblies that were built with disc brakes using MGM J24 series air brake chambers. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
The risk
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
The remedy
Meritor will notify owners and will inspect the affected brake chambers, and replace them as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 28, 2013. Owners may contact Meritor at 1-866-668-7221.