Safety Recall NHTSA · 10E014000 Reported May 4, 2010

Axle assembly/wheel off condition

Meritor, Inc. · Power Train · 685 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10E014000
Manufacturer Campaign
C10AA
Manufacturer
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
685
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
May 4, 2010

Defect Summary

Arvinmeritor is recalling certain front and tag axle assemblies sold and installed as original equipment for certain mci transit buses. the suspect axles may have had improper torque applied to the hub/rotor/wheel adapter bolts during the assembly process. reduced bolt torque could lead to vibration loosening of the bolt.

Safety Consequence

This could result in a loss of the wheel possibly resulting in a crash.

Corrective Action

Arvinmeritor is working with mci to notify owners and repairs will be performed by mci dealers free of charge. the safety recall began on may 7, 2010. owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1-248-435-0896 or mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Meritor, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 10E014000 or campaign C10AA.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10E014000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10E014000?

NHTSA recall 10E014000 was issued by Meritor, Inc. on May 4, 2010. It addresses: Axle assembly/wheel off condition. The recall affects approximately 685 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Meritor, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10E014000 or the manufacturer campaign number C10AA. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.