Safety Recall NHTSA · 11E048000 Reported November 15, 2011

Steering arm attachment bolts

Q: What is recall 11E048000?

NHTSA recall 11E048000 was issued by Meritor, Inc. on November 15, 2011. It addresses: Steering arm attachment bolts. The recall affects approximately 162 vehicles , with the defect involving the Steering component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Meritor, Inc. · Steering · 162 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

11E048000

Manufacturer Campaign

C12AB

Manufacturer

Meritor, Inc.

Component

Steering

Vehicles Affected

162

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

November 15, 2011

Defect Summary

Meritor is recalling certain mfs-08 series non-drive front axles sold as original equipment to be installed on various heavy trucks. during the assembly process, the steering attachment bolts may have been insufficiently torqued.

Safety Consequence

Insufficient torque of the steering arm bolts may result in bolt fatigue and fracture and/or arm separation, thereby potentially resulting in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Meritor is in the process of developing the notice and accompanying service instructions. the safety recall began on november 23, 2011. owners may contact meritor at 1-800-535-5560 or their vehicle manufacturer.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Meritor, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 11E048000 or campaign C12AB.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 11E048000

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

What is recall 11E048000?

NHTSA recall 11E048000 was issued by Meritor, Inc. on November 15, 2011. It addresses: Steering arm attachment bolts. The recall affects approximately 162 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Meritor, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11E048000 or the manufacturer campaign number C12AB. 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.