NHTSA recall 19E015000 · Equipment
Service brakes, air › Disc › Caliper
Reported Feb 25, 2019198 vehicles affectedMeritor, Inc.Maker’s number C19AABuilt Jul 1, 2018 – Dec 2, 2018
The defect
Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain Op Shaft subassemblies, part number 68324870, used in Meritor EX225 disc brake calipers. The drive pins may have been cracked during assembly possibly resulting in the pins fully fracturing.
The risk
If the drive pin becomes fully fractured, the vehicle may pull to one side while braking, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of crash.
The remedy
Meritor has notified the purchasers of the affected Meritor EX225 disc brake calipers, and those dealers will inspect and replace the brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. Meritor's number for this recall is C19AA.