Meritor (Meritor) is recalling certain MT-40-14X Rear Drive Train axles manufactured November 11, 2014, to December 18, 2014. Due to an incorrect carrier and housing combination, the axles may have low lubricant levels that can cause the axle sump to inadequately circulate lubricant to the wheel end hub assembly.
Meritor – Rear Drive-Train Lubricant Levels
| Report Received Date | 03/10/2015 |
| NHTSA ID | 15E020000 |
| Consequence Summary | Without adequate lubrication to the wheel end hub assembly, the bearings may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Meritor will notify owners, and dealers will change the axle, and inspect the wheel ends for damage, replacing the components of the wheel ends, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-248-435-1725. Meritor's number for this recall is C15AC. |
| Recall Code | C15AC |
| Potentially Affected | 30 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15E020000) |
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