NHTSA Campaign 11E048000 — MERITOR MFS-08 9999 STEERING:COLUMN
Reference copy of an official recall record (no advice provided). Campaign: 11E048000. Vehicle: MERITOR MFS-08. Component: STEERING:COLUMN.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 11E048000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | MERITOR MFS-08 |
| Model Year | 9999 |
| Component | STEERING:COLUMN |
| Manufacturer | MERITOR, INC |
| Manufacturer Campaign # | C12AB |
Official summary
MERITOR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MFS-08 SERIES NON-DRIVE FRONT AXLES SOLD AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TO BE INSTALLED ON VARIOUS HEAVY TRUCKS. DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS, THE STEERING ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENTLY TORQUED.
Official consequence
INSUFFICIENT TORQUE OF THE STEERING ARM BOLTS MAY RESULT IN BOLT FATIGUE AND FRACTURE AND/OR ARM SEPARATION, THEREBY POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Official remedy
MERITOR IS IN THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING THE NOTICE AND ACCOMPANYING SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 23, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERITOR AT 1-800-535-5560 OR THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.
Official notes
MERITOR'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS C12AB.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 88745 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 11E048000 |
| Make | MERITOR |
| Model | MFS-08 |
| Model Year | 9999 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number | C12AB |
| Component | STEERING:COLUMN |
| Manufacturer Name | MERITOR, INC |
| Record Type Code | E |
| Potentially Affected Units | 162 |
| Action Date | 2011-11-23 |
| Initiator Code | MFR |
| Manufacturer (Display) | Meritor, Inc. |
| Report Date | 2011-11-15 |
| Notification Date | 2011-11-17 |
| Official Summary | MERITOR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MFS-08 SERIES NON-DRIVE FRONT AXLES SOLD AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TO BE INSTALLED ON VARIOUS HEAVY TRUCKS. DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS, THE STEERING ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENTLY TORQUED. |
| Official Consequence | INSUFFICIENT TORQUE OF THE STEERING ARM BOLTS MAY RESULT IN BOLT FATIGUE AND FRACTURE AND/OR ARM SEPARATION, THEREBY POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Official Remedy | MERITOR IS IN THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING THE NOTICE AND ACCOMPANYING SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 23, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERITOR AT 1-800-535-5560 OR THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER. |
| Official Notes / Contact | MERITOR'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS C12AB.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000044597001356768000000003 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |