Castellated nuts on tie rods incorrectly torqued
Defect Summary
Meritor, inc. (meritor) is recalling certain front non-drive axles, model numbers fh941, fh945, and mfs12155 manufactured july 25, 2014, to december 5, 2014. The affected axles have castellated nuts on the tie rod that may not be properly torqued.
Safety Consequence
If the castellated nuts are not properly torqued, the tie rod may not be adequately secured, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Meritor will notify the affected vehicle manufacturers who will notify the vehicle owners, and their dealers will inspect the torque on the tie rod end nuts, replacing the damaged components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on march 23, 2015. owners may contact meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. meritor's number for this recall is c15ab.
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FAQ: Recall 15E012000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15E012000?
NHTSA recall 15E012000 was issued by Meritor, Inc. on February 19, 2015. It addresses: Castellated nuts on tie rods incorrectly torqued. The recall affects approximately 402 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 15E012000 or the manufacturer campaign number C15AB. 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.