Rear drive-train lubricant levels
Defect Summary
Meritor, inc. (meritor) is recalling certain mt-40-14x rear drive train axles manufactured november 11, 2014, to december 18, 2014. Due to an incorrect carrier and housing combination, the axles may have low lubricant levels that can cause the axle sump to inadequately circulate lubricant to the wheel end hub assembly.
Safety Consequence
Without adequate lubrication to the wheel end hub assembly, the bearings may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Meritor will notify owners, and dealers will change the axle, and inspect the wheel ends for damage, replacing the components of the wheel ends, as necessary, free of charge. owners may contact meritor customer service at 1-248-435-1725. meritor's number for this recall is c15ac.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Meritor, Inc. or involving Power Train.
FAQ: Recall 15E020000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15E020000?
NHTSA recall 15E020000 was issued by Meritor, Inc. on March 10, 2015. It addresses: Rear drive-train lubricant levels. The recall affects approximately 30 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 15E020000 or the manufacturer campaign number C15AC. 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.