Meritor (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.
Meritor – Improper Heat Treatment of Wheel Studs
| Report Received Date | 07/20/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18E058000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 3300 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18E058000) |
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