MERITOR MERITOR FRONT DRIVE STEER AXLE Recall
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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 steering issues. A wheel end separation can cause 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 MX810 Series front drive steer axles, part numbers MX23810DANC7-538 and MX23810DANC8-538, manufactured May 27, 2016, to August 16, 2016 and equipped with MX25K lower king-pins. These lower king-pins may not meet design specifications and, as a result, may fracture, possibly causing a wheel end separation.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A wheel end separation can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Meritor will notify owners, and dealers will replace all of the lower king-pins, free of charge. The recall began on November 22, 2016. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-248-435-1725.
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