MERITOR MERITOR MERITOR Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
MERITOR MERITOR
Brand
MERITOR
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
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Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain MERITOR MERITOR equipment due to power train:axle assembly issues. A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose and unintentionally engage the parking brake, without detection or without activating brake l.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain 180 Series Drive Pinions. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose and unintentionally engage the parking brake, without detection or without activating brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Meritor will work with the affected vehicle manufacturers to inspect and replace the differential carrier assembly or gear sets, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2022. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21E-098.
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