Meritor · United States · High
Meritor Meritor: Power train — axle assembly
Affects Meritor Meritor · — — about 536 vehicles.
The hazard
A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose and unintentionally engage the parking brake, without detection or without activating brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Meritor will work with the affected vehicle manufacturers to inspect and replace the differential carrier assembly or gear sets, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2022. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21E-098.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational