Safety Recall NHTSA · 21E028000 Reported April 16, 2021

Insufficiently crimped wires in epowertrain

Q: What is recall 21E028000?

NHTSA recall 21E028000 was issued by Meritor, Inc. on April 16, 2021. It addresses: Insufficiently crimped wires in epowertrain. The recall affects approximately 15 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 · 15 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

21E028000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Meritor, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

April 16, 2021

Completion Rate

93.33

Defect Summary

Meritor, inc. (meritor) is recalling certain 14xe epowertrains part numbers a-3200a2653-657, a-3200d2656-478. the stator assembly wires may have been insufficiently crimped, causing high resistance, overheating, and preventing the high voltage system from starting.

Safety Consequence

A loss of power to the system may cause loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Meritor will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stator, free of charge. owner letters were mailed may 14, 2021. 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 21E028000 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 21E028000

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

What is recall 21E028000?

NHTSA recall 21E028000 was issued by Meritor, Inc. on April 16, 2021. It addresses: Insufficiently crimped wires in epowertrain. The recall affects approximately 15 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 21E028000 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.