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2019-2020 Freightliner 108SD and Freightliner Business Class M2 recall: axle assembly

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on June 11, 2019. It covers about 809 vehicles.

vehicles affected
809
reported
Jun 11, 2019
owners notified
Sep 10, 2019

Power train: axle assembly

What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Business Class M2 and 2020 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.
Risk
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. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on August 7, 2019. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-817.

Recall number 19V443000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 19V443000

Is there a recall on the 2019-2020 Freightliner 108SD and Freightliner Business Class M2 axle assembly?

Yes. Recall 19V443000, reported on June 11, 2019, covers about 809 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V443000?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the wheel end components, as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on August 7, 2019. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-817.

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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