Safety Recall NHTSA · 18E058000 Reported July 20, 2018

Improper heat treatment of wheel studs

Q: What is recall 18E058000?

NHTSA recall 18E058000 was issued by Meritor, Inc. on July 20, 2018. It addresses: Improper heat treatment of wheel studs. The recall affects approximately 3,300 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 · 3,300 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

18E058000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Meritor, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

3,300

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

July 20, 2018

Completion Rate

88.30

Defect Summary

Meritor, inc. (meritor) is recalling certain wheel studs, part number 09001988, installed in steer axle hubs. the wheel studs may have not been properly heat treated causing them to fail.

Safety Consequence

If enough of the improperly heat treated studs fail on the same steer axle hub, the wheel may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Meritor has notified the purchasers of the affected hubs, and those vehicle manufacturers will replace the wheel studs or replace the entire hub, free of charge. the recall began august 31, 2018. owners may contact meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.

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 18E058000 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 18E058000

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

What is recall 18E058000?

NHTSA recall 18E058000 was issued by Meritor, Inc. on July 20, 2018. It addresses: Improper heat treatment of wheel studs. The recall affects approximately 3,300 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 18E058000 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.