NHTSA-Equipment2015-02-19
Meritor, Inc. — Castellated Nuts on Tie Rods Incorrectly Torqued
Meritor, Inc.
Hazard
If the castellated nuts are not properly torqued, the tie rod may not be adequately secured, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Meritor will notify the affected vehicle manufacturers who will notify the vehicle owners, and their dealers will inspect the torque on the tie rod end nuts, replacing the damaged components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. Meritor's number for this recall is C15AB.
Affected count
402
Products
Castellated Nuts on Tie Rods Incorrectly Torqued
Official notice
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15E012000Don't want to check this manually?
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