Meritor Front Drive Steer Axle (Meritor) – Axle Hub Lubrication Issue (2024)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
MERITOR FRONT DRIVE STEER AXLE
Brand
MERITOR
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain MERITOR FRONT DRIVE STEER AXLE equipment due to power train:axle hubs issues. Damaged bearings can cause the wheel to separate and result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain 10-16K and 18-23K front steer drive axles, part numbers FSD 8-16K and FSD 18. An insufficient amount of lubricant in the front steer drive (FSD) axle hubs may result in damage to the wheel bearings.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Damaged bearings can cause the wheel to separate and result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
The remedy program will be completed by the vehicle manufacturers and provided free of charge. Owners may call Meritor's customer service at 1-866-668-7221. Meritor's number for this recall is C24AM.
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