Recall number RCOMP/2016/002

Recall reference

RCOMP/2016/002

Recall Type

Component

Recall Date

2016-05-28

Reason for concern

BEARING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN WHEEL-END FIRE

Reason for recall

The wheel hub units fitted with FAG bearings may exhibit premature wear in certain trailer applications. Prolonged use in these applications may result in degradation of the bearing grease. Early indicators may include noise roughness excessive end-play high running temperatures and ABS signal error. If this condition remains undetected it may potentially lead to a bearing failure axle damage and in extreme cases a wheel-end fire. Timken bearings are not affected.

Remedy

Recall the units that are likely to be affected and on certain trailer applications replace the hub units. Other applications check for symptoms and if necessary replace hub unit.

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local MERITOR HVS LTD dealership or manufacturer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

How the manufacturer will repair

The Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary by and official MERITOR HVS LTD service.

MERITOR HVS LTD Reference ID

LC Axle

Number of affected MERITOR HVS LTD components

1202