Defect summary
Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain Wheel Studs, part number 09001988, installed in steer axle hubs. The wheel studs may have not been properly heat treated causing them to fail.
Consequence
If enough of the improperly heat treated studs fail on the same steer axle hub, the wheel may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Meritor has notified the purchasers of the affected hubs, and those vehicle manufacturers will replace the wheel studs or replace the entire hub, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2018. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 18E058000. Text as published by NHTSA.