NHTSA recall 18E058000 · Equipment
Wheels
Reported Jul 20, 20183,300 vehicles affectedMeritor, Inc.Built Jun 5, 2018 – Jun 19, 2018
The defect
Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain Wheel Studs, part number 09001988, installed in steer axle hubs. The wheel studs may have not been properly heat treated causing them to fail.
The risk
If enough of the improperly heat treated studs fail on the same steer axle hub, the wheel may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Meritor has notified the purchasers of the affected hubs, and those vehicle manufacturers will replace the wheel studs or replace the entire hub, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2018. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.