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2014-2017 Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD and others recall: axle hubs

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on August 31, 2016. It covers about 156 vehicles.

vehicles affected
156
reported
Aug 31, 2016
owners notified
Nov 1, 2016
related complaints
2

Power train: axle hubs

What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108 SD, 114 SD, Cascadia, Coronado, Western Star 4700, 4800, and 5700 XE trucks manufactured March 15, 2013, to July 29, 2016 and equipped with Conmet aluminum non-high capacity hubs. These vehicles specify a front axle weight limit that may be greater than that of the hub capacity. As a result, the hub may fail and the wheel may separate from the axle.
Risk
If a wheel separates from the axle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle hubs, free of charge. The recall began during November 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-718.

Recall number 16V634000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about transmission problems.

Questions about recall 16V634000

Is there a recall on the 2014-2017 Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD and others axle hubs?

Yes. Recall 16V634000, reported on August 31, 2016, covers about 156 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V634000?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle hubs, free of charge. The recall began during November 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-718.

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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