NHTSA recall 13E054000 · Equipment
Power train › Axle assembly
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The defect
Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain wheel ends for drive axles with ConMet PreSet Plus Hubs manufactured between 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 risk
Wheel separation from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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 on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Meritor at 1-866-668-7221.