Safety Recall NHTSA · 16E083000 Reported November 3, 2016

King pin fracture may cause wheel end separation

Q: What is recall 16E083000?

NHTSA recall 16E083000 was issued by Meritor, Inc. on November 3, 2016. It addresses: King pin fracture may cause wheel end separation. The recall affects approximately 19 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 · 19 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

16E083000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Meritor, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

November 3, 2016

Completion Rate

100.00

Defect Summary

Meritor, inc. (meritor) is recalling certain mx810 series front drive steer axles, part numbers mx23810danc7-538 and mx23810danc8-538, manufactured may 27, 2016, to august 16, 2016 and equipped with mx25k lower king-pins. these lower king-pins may not meet design specifications and, as a result, may fracture, possibly causing a wheel end separation.

Safety Consequence

A wheel end separation can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Meritor will notify owners, and dealers will replace all of the lower king-pins, free of charge. the recall began on november 22, 2016. owners may contact meritor customer service at 1-248-435-1725.

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 16E083000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
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 16E083000

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

What is recall 16E083000?

NHTSA recall 16E083000 was issued by Meritor, Inc. on November 3, 2016. It addresses: King pin fracture may cause wheel end separation. The recall affects approximately 19 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 16E083000 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.