Power Train:axle Assembly

NHTSA campaign 20V176000 · announced March 23, 2020 · filed by Daimler Trucks North America Llc · 1,532 units affected

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 and Freightliner 108SD vehicles equipped with Meritor MX 120 EVO Front Drive Steer axles. The axles may have insufficient lubrication, which may result in damage to the wheel end bearings.

The risk

If the bearings are damaged, the wheel may separate and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the wheel end components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 12, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-846.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2019 Freightliner 108sd
• 2020 Freightliner 108sd
• 2019 Freightliner Business Class M2
• 2020 Freightliner Business Class M2

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.