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2015-2016 Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD and others recall: axle assembly

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on December 22, 2015. It covers about 43 vehicles.

vehicles affected
43
reported
Dec 22, 2015
owners notified
Feb 2, 2016

Power train: axle assembly

What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, Inc. (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, and Western Star 4900 vehicles manufactured September 26, 2014, to November 6, 2015, and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by Marmon-Herrington. The affected axles have hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.
Risk
If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hex nuts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑745‑8000, or Marmon-Herrington customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-699.

Recall number 15V859000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 15V859000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD and others axle assembly?

Yes. Recall 15V859000, reported on December 22, 2015, covers about 43 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V859000?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hex nuts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑745‑8000, or Marmon-Herrington customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-699.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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