Campaign 00X-002

This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act

Defect summary

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: BRAKE CAMSHAFTS IN TRAILER AXLES. CERTAIN TRAILER AXLE ASSEMBLIES HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECTLY INSTALLED BRAKE CAMSHAFTS.

Consequence

THESE TRAILER AXLES WILL HAVE DIMINISHED BRAKING AND PARKING CAPABILITY SINCE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED BRAKE CAMSHAFTS CANNOT ACTUATE THE BRAKE ON THE AFFECTED WHEEL END.

Remedy

MERITOR HAS OUTLINED AN INSPECTION METHOD WHEREBY THE OWNERS CAN VERIFY THAT THEIR VEHICLE AXLES HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH THE CORRECT CAMSHAFT.

Notes

MERITOR HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A SERVICE PROGRAM TO NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE POTENTIAL BRAKE CAMSHAFT PROBLEM. OWNERS CAN CONTACT MERITOR AT 1-419-674-5265 TO OBTAIN THE INSPECTION OUTLINE.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 00X002000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 00X-002
Make	Model	Model years
Meritor	Brake Camshaft	Year not stated

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.