NHTSA Campaign 20V176000

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC · Reported Mar 23, 2020 · 1,532 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER 108SD 2019 1,532
FREIGHTLINER 108SD 2020 1,532
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2019 1,532
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2020 1,532

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V176000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.