MERITOR MERITOR EX225L+ AXLE ASSEMBLY Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
MERITOR EX225L+ AXLE ASSEMBLY
Brand
MERITOR
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain MERITOR EX225L+ AXLE ASSEMBLY equipment due to service brakes, air:disc:caliper issues. If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain Meritor EX225L2, EX225L+, and Bendix ADB22X axles manufactured December 9, 2013, to August 25, 2015. The affected axle assemblies have caliper bolts that may not have been properly tightened, allowing the caliper mounting bolts to back out and the caliper to detach from the axle flange.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Meritor will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the axles. The vehicle manufacturers will notify owners, and their dealers will inspect the caliper bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2015. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.
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