Meritor Hvs MSBK-2430-4 recall: Premature brake failure and/or wheel end damage
- What's wrong
- It has been identified that due to a production issue there is the potential for the brake shoe web ends where they are located at the cam roller D slots to either break orfail which can cause damage to the brake shoe brake lining and…
- What to do
- Contact a Meritor Hvs dealer to book the free repair. Meritor has quarantined all components within the distribution network and are recovering them. For units which have been fitted Meritor is recalling all the affected components and covering cost of…
What’s wrong
It has been identified that due to a production issue there is the potential for the brake shoe web ends where they are located at the cam roller D slots to either break orfail which can cause damage to the brake shoe brake lining and possibly the inner hub bearing. This can result in a reduction in braking efficiency. However early warning signs of the issue are noise high wheel end temperatures and ABS signal errors.
The fix
Meritor has quarantined all components within the distribution network and are recovering them. For units which have been fitted Meritor is recalling all the affected components and covering cost of the replacement shoes.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSBK-2430-4 | 1 Oct 2016 | 31 Jan 2017 | 50 |
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 23 March 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.