Meritor (Meritor) is recalling certain replacement tie rods equipped with USK ball studs, part numbers A1-3102F4738, A1-3102E4737, and A1-3102P4748. The tie rod assemblies may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and possibly result in tie rod failure.
Meritor – Loss of Steering Control from Tie Rod Failure
| Report Received Date | 07/26/2024 |
| NHTSA ID | 24E062000 |
| Consequence Summary | Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rods as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 475 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24E062000) |
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