Meritor · United States · High
Meritor MFS-08: Steering — column
Affects Meritor MFS-08 · — — about 162 vehicles.
The hazard
INSUFFICIENT TORQUE OF THE STEERING ARM BOLTS MAY RESULT IN BOLT FATIGUE AND FRACTURE AND/OR ARM SEPARATION, THEREBY POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What to do
MERITOR IS IN THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING THE NOTICE AND ACCOMPANYING SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 23, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERITOR AT 1-800-535-5560 OR THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational