Defect Description For Recall
Meritor Is Recalling Certain Driveline Assemblies, Part Numbers Rpl25, 18N, And 18Mxl, Sold As Aftermarket Equipment For Use On, Or Installed As Original Equipment On, Various Heavy Trucks. The Tubing Used To Assemble The Affected Drivelines Has A Nonconforming Seam Weld With Insufficient Bonding Of The Material.
Make Of Vehicle
MERITOR
Model Of Vehicle
18MXL
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
11E012000
Component Description
Power Train:Driveline
Effect Of Defect
This Can Result In Seam Weld Fracture When Torque Is Applied. Once The Tube Seam Weld Is Fractured, The Driveline May Become Inoperable, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Meritor Is Working With The Vehicle Manufacturers To Identify And Notify The Vehicle Owners And The Trucks Will Be Repaired Free Of Charge. Meritor Will Notify Owners Of Record That Purchased The Assemblies As Aftermarket Equipment. For Vehicles On Which The Assemblies Were Installed As Original Equipment, The RespeCTIve Vehicle Manufacturers Will Notify Their Owners. The Safety Recall Began On May 12, 2011. Owners May Contact Their Vehicle Manufacturer Or Meritor, Inc. At 1-800-535-5560.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
2149
Date Owners Notified
20110512
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Date Report Received
20110331
Make Campaign Number
C11AE