Safety Recall NHTSA · 10E058000 Reported December 9, 2010

Wheel separation

Meritor, Inc. · Power Train · 14,869 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10E058000
Manufacturer Campaign
C11AB
Manufacturer
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
14,869
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
December 9, 2010

Defect Summary

Arvinmeritor is recalling certain tl series trailer axles sold as aftermarket replacement equipment and sold and installed as original equipment in heavy trucks and recreational vehicles. the spindle nut may not have been properly torqued or not torqued at all allowing excessive end-play in the wheel-end system and could progress to a wheel separation.

Safety Consequence

Separation of the wheel could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Arvinmeritor will notify owners who purchase any affected axle as aftermarket replacement equipment. arvinmeritor is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify and repair the vehicles that contain the subject axles free of charge. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or arvinmeritor at 1-866-668-7221. this recall has been superseded by safety recall campaign 11e-016.

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 10E058000 or campaign C11AB.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10E058000

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

What is recall 10E058000?

NHTSA recall 10E058000 was issued by Meritor, Inc. on December 9, 2010. It addresses: Wheel separation. The recall affects approximately 14,869 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 10E058000 or the manufacturer campaign number C11AB. 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.