Meritor (Meritor) is recalling certain MX810 Series front drive steer axles, part numbers MX23810DANC7-538 and MX23810DANC8-538, manufactured May 27, 2016, to August 16, 2016 and equipped with MX25K lower king-pins. These lower king-pins may not meet design specifications and, as a result, may fracture, possibly causing a wheel end separation.
Meritor – King Pin Fracture may cause Wheel End Separation
| Report Received Date | 11/03/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16E083000 |
| Consequence Summary | A wheel end separation can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Meritor will notify owners, and dealers will replace all of the lower king-pins, free of charge. The recall began on November 22, 2016. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-248-435-1725. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 19 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16E083000) |
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