Improper Heat Treatment Of Wheel Studs

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18E058
Manufacturer Meritor, Inc.
Components WHEELS
Potential Number of Units Affected 3,300

Improper Heat Treatment of Wheel Studs

If enough of the improperly heat treated studs fail on the same steer axle hub, the wheel may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

Summary

Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain Wheel Studs, part number 09001988, installed in steer axle hubs. The wheel studs may have not been properly heat treated causing them to fail.

Remedy

Meritor has notified the purchasers of the affected hubs, and those vehicle manufacturers will replace the wheel studs or replace the entire hub, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2018. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall Acknowledgement

August 15, 2018

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCAK-18E058-1370.pdf

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