MERITOR MERITOR TL SERIES Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
MERITOR TL SERIES
Brand
MERITOR
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
MERITOR, INC is recalling certain MERITOR TL SERIES equipment due to power train:axle assembly issues. THIS MAY CAUSE BRACKET DETACHMENT RESULTING IN POTENTIAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
MERITOR IS RECALLING CERTAIN 16 MM C89-3121-2024 AND C61-3121-2025 HOUSINGS ASSEMBLED IN TO RD-23-164 DRIVE AXLES PRODUCED FROM DECEMBER 1, 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 14, 2011. THESE AXLES ARE INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN MACK AND DAIMLER TRUCKS VEHICLES. THE WELD THAT ATTACHES A BRACKET TO THE HOUSING MAY CRACK AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER WELDING PROCEDURES.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
THIS MAY CAUSE BRACKET DETACHMENT RESULTING IN POTENTIAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
MERITOR IS WORKING WITH THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY THE VEHICLE OWNERS. REPAIRS WILL BE DONE BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S DEALERS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERITOR AT 1-800-535-5560 OR THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.
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