Safety Recall NHTSA · 16E004000 Reported January 21, 2016

Improperly seated brake chamber diaphragm

Meritor, Inc. · N/A · 8 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16E004000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
8
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
January 21, 2016
Completion Rate
0.00

Defect Summary

Meritor, inc. (meritor) is recalling certain trailer axle assemblies, part number htq4671lh8846. the affected axle assemblies are equipped with certain haldex life seal type 30/30 long stroke air brake actuators. these axles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.

Safety Consequence

Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.

Corrective Action

Meritor will notify their affected vehicle manufacturing customers, and their dealers will remove and replace the haldex life seal type 30/30 long stroke actuators with haldex gold seal type 30/30 long stroke actuators, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in february 2016. owners may contact meritor customer service at 1-248-435-1725 or haldex customer service at 1-800-752-2501.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Meritor, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16E004000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16E004000

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

What is recall 16E004000?

NHTSA recall 16E004000 was issued by Meritor, Inc. on January 21, 2016. It addresses: Improperly seated brake chamber diaphragm. The recall affects approximately 8 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 16E004000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.