Meritor Tie Rod Assembly: Steering recall
NHTSA campaign 24E062000 · 475 units potentially affected · filed Jul 26, 2024
What's wrong
Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain replacement tie rods equipped with USK ball studs, part numbers A1-3102F4738, A1-3102E4737, and A1-3102P4748. The tie rod assemblies may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and possibly result in tie rod failure.
Why it matters
Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rods as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24E062000
- Manufacturer no.
- —
- Manufacturer
- Meritor, Inc.
- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Units affected
- 475
- Report received
- Jul 26, 2024
- Owner letters
- Aug 21, 2024
- Type
- Equipment
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