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Cummins Meritor RPL Drivelines

Meritor drivelines may be missing a snap ring, causing separation and loss of drive power, increasing crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Cummins, Inc. is recalling certain Meritor drivelines. The drivelines may be missing a snap ring in the slip yoke assembly, causing the bearing cup to separate from the driveline. 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.

The recall covers 206 units and was reported to NHTSA on October 28, 2026, with nationwide distribution. Dealers will inspect and replace the driveline as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 20, 2026.

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What to do

If yours is included:

  1. Dealers will inspect and replace the driveline as necessary, free of charge.
  2. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 20, 2026. You may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467.
  3. Watch your mail.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is yours affected?

Check yours against the codes the NHTSA notice names below.

  1. Meritor RPL35 (2018), Power Train

From the NHTSA notice

Cummins, Inc. (Cummins) is recalling certain Meritor drivelines with model numbers RPL20, RPL25, RPL10, RPL35, RPL14, and 176MXL.

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Status
Open
Weekly archive
Listed the week of Oct 26, 2026
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Cummins, Inc.
Component
Transmission or drivetrain defect
Risk

No NHTSA driving warning

How risk is rated

NHTSA campaign number
26E077000
Units affected
206
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer phone
1-800-286-6467

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Added to Recall Canary

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Nov 5, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)