November 30, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21E098000
Rear Axle Drive Pinion May Fracture
A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake without detection or without the brake lights activating, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21E098
Manufacturer Meritor
, Inc.
Components POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 98
Summary
Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain 180 Series Drive Pinions. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
Remedy
Meritor will work with the affected vehicle manufacturers to inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. The vehicle manufacturers will provide all owner notifications. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221, or the respective vehicle manufacturers customer service number.
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.nhtsa.gov.
1 Affected Product
Equipment
2 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21E098-7087.PDF 215.525KB
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