MERITOR MERITOR AXLE Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
MERITOR AXLE
Brand
MERITOR
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain MERITOR AXLE equipment due to power train:axle assembly issues. Bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Meritor Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain 71000 Series Drum Axles, 71000 Series Disc Brake Axles, and 79000 Series Disc Brake Axles manufactured April 22, 2016, to September 9, 2016. The affected axles may have insufficient grease at the wheel ends, possibly resulting in bearing failure.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Meritor will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the axles. Those manufacturers will notify the vehicle owners, and their dealers will inspect and the grease the wheel ends, free of charge. The recall began on October 11, 2016. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-248-435-1725. Note: Meritor is advising that vehicles with the affected axles are removed from operation until the recall has been remedied.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026