MERITOR MERITOR FRONT NON DRIVE STEER AXL Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
MERITOR FRONT NON DRIVE STEER AXL
Brand
MERITOR
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain MERITOR FRONT NON DRIVE STEER AXL equipment due to suspension:front issues. If the front axle was not properly heated treated, it may fracture and a loss of vehicle control may occur, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain FF967 Non-Drive Front Steer axles, part number 3100H7860, manufactured March 24, 2012, to April 11, 2012. The affected front axles may have been incorrectly heat treated.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the front axle was not properly heated treated, it may fracture and a loss of vehicle control may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Meritor will notify the truck manufacturer that purchased the axles, and their dealers will inspect the axles for specific heat code and serial numbers. Axles meeting the criteria will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. 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