Insufficient grease at axle wheel ends
Defect Summary
Meritor inc. (meritor) is recalling certain 71000 series drum axles, 71000 series disc brake axles, and 79000 series disc brake axles manufactured april 22, 2016, to september 9, 2016. the affected axles may have insufficient grease at the wheel ends, possibly resulting in bearing failure.
Safety Consequence
Bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Meritor will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the axles. those manufacturers will notify the vehicle owners, and their dealers will inspect and the grease the wheel ends, free of charge. the recall began on october 11, 2016. owners may contact meritor customer service at 1-248-435-1725. note: meritor is advising that vehicles with the affected axles are removed from operation until the recall has been remedied.
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FAQ: Recall 16E075000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16E075000?
NHTSA recall 16E075000 was issued by Meritor, Inc. on September 28, 2016. It addresses: Insufficient grease at axle wheel ends. The recall affects approximately 238 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 16E075000 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.