Meritor Hvs LC Trailer Axle hub recall: Bearing failure could result in wheel-end fire
- What's wrong
- The wheel hub units fitted with FAG bearings may exhibit premature wear in certain trailer applications. Prolonged use in these applications may result in degradation of the bearing grease. Early indicators may include noise roughness excessive end-play high running temperatures and ABS signal error. If…
- What to do
- Contact a Meritor Hvs dealer to book the free repair. Recall the units that are likely to be affected and on certain trailer applications replace the hub units. Other applications check for symptoms and if necessary replace hub unit.
What’s wrong
The wheel hub units fitted with FAG bearings may exhibit premature wear in certain trailer applications. Prolonged use in these applications may result in degradation of the bearing grease. Early indicators may include noise roughness excessive end-play high running temperatures and ABS signal error. If this condition remains undetected it may potentially lead to a bearing failure axle damage and in extreme cases a wheel-end fire. Timken bearings are not affected.
The fix
Recall the units that are likely to be affected and on certain trailer applications replace the hub units. Other applications check for symptoms and if necessary replace hub unit.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| LC Trailer Axle hub | 1 Sep 2009 | 30 Sep 2011 | 1,202 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 28 May 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.