Drive axles
Defect Summary
Meritor is recalling certain 16 mm c89-3121-2024 and c61-3121-2025 housings assembled in to rd-23-164 drive axles produced from december 1, 2010, through february 14, 2011. these axles are installed as original equipment on certain mack and daimler trucks vehicles. the weld that attaches a bracket to the housing may crack as a result of improper welding procedures.
Safety Consequence
This may cause bracket detachment resulting in potential loss of vehicle control.
Corrective Action
Meritor is working with the vehicle manufacturer to identify and notify the vehicle owners. repairs will be done by the vehicle manufacturer's dealers, free of charge. the safety recall began on october 18, 2011. owners may contact meritor at 1-800-535-5560 or their vehicle manufacturer.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Meritor, Inc. or involving Power Train.
FAQ: Recall 11E044000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 11E044000?
NHTSA recall 11E044000 was issued by Meritor, Inc. on October 14, 2011. It addresses: Drive axles. The recall affects approximately 43 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 11E044000 or the manufacturer campaign number C12AA. 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.