Safety Recall NHTSA · 14E030000 Reported June 13, 2014

Possible weak spots in the front axle beam

Q: What is recall 14E030000?

NHTSA recall 14E030000 was issued by Meritor, Inc. on June 13, 2014. It addresses: Possible weak spots in the front axle beam. The recall affects approximately 229 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A 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. · N/A · 229 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

14E030000

Manufacturer Campaign

C14AC

Manufacturer

Meritor, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

229

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

June 13, 2014

Completion Rate

78.17

Defect Summary

Meritor, inc. (meritor) is recalling certain mfs12143ann model non-drive steer axles. due to a manufacturing error, there may be weak spots in the beam of the affected axle assemblies.

Safety Consequence

Weak spots in the axle beam may result in sudden axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Meritor will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected axles. the affected axle beams will be replaced, free of charge. owners may contact meritor customer service at 1-248-435-1725. Meritor's number for this recall is c14ac.

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 14E030000 or campaign C14AC.
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 14E030000

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

What is recall 14E030000?

NHTSA recall 14E030000 was issued by Meritor, Inc. on June 13, 2014. It addresses: Possible weak spots in the front axle beam. The recall affects approximately 229 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Meritor, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14E030000 or the manufacturer campaign number C14AC. 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.