Safety Recall NHTSA · 21E098000 Reported November 30, 2021

Rear axle drive pinion may fracture

Meritor, Inc. · Power Train · 98 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21E098000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
98
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
November 30, 2021
Completion Rate
91.84

Defect Summary

Meritor, inc. (meritor) is recalling certain 180 series drive pinions. the rear axle drive pinion may fracture.

Safety Consequence

A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake without detection or without the brake lights activating, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Meritor will work with the affected vehicle manufacturers to inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. The vehicle manufacturers will provide all owner notifications. owners may contact meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221, or the respective vehicle manufacturers customer service number.

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 21E098000 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 21E098000

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

What is recall 21E098000?

NHTSA recall 21E098000 was issued by Meritor, Inc. on November 30, 2021. It addresses: Rear axle drive pinion may fracture. The recall affects approximately 98 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 21E098000 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.