Cummins recalls Meritor drivelines over missing snap ring that can let part separate
The drivelines may be missing a snap ring in the slip yoke assembly, which can make the bearing cup separate, cause a loss of drive power and leave detached parts on the road, raising the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the driveline as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 and should refer to recall number AFT26001.
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Recall details
- Product
- Meritor 176mxl, Rpl25, Rpl20 and 3 more 2018
- Company
- Cummins, Inc.
- Hazard
- A driveline separation can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Detached components can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 206 pieces of equipment
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 28, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26E077000
- Manufacturer campaign number: AFT26001
- Model years: 2018
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
- Defect
- Cummins, Inc. (Cummins) is recalling certain Meritor drivelines with model numbers RPL20, RPL25, RPL10, RPL35, RPL14, and 176MXL. The drivelines may be missing a snap ring in the slip yoke assembly, causing the bearing cup to separate from the driveline.
- Consequence
- A driveline separation can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Detached components can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will inspect and replace the driveline as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 20, 2026. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. Cummins number for this recall is AFT26001.
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