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2020-2021 Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD and others recall: spindle

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on October 27, 2020. It covers about 1,411 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,411
reported
Oct 27, 2020
owners notified
Dec 18, 2020
related complaints
2

Suspension: rear: axle: spindle

What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD and Business Class M2 and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles. The steer axle spindle nut snap-ring locking feature may be incorrectly installed or missing from the left spindle nut at the spindle.
Risk
A missing or improperly installed locking snap ring can result in wheel-end failure and potentially a wheel-off/separation condition, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hub cap plug, and reinstall or replace of the snap-ring as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-866.

Recall number 20V660000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

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

2021 Freightliner 108SD2021 Freightliner 114SD2021 Freightliner Business Class M22020 Freightliner Cascadia2021 Freightliner Cascadia2021 Western Star 47002021 Western Star 49002021 Western Star 5700

Questions about recall 20V660000

Is there a recall on the 2020-2021 Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD and others spindle?

Yes. Recall 20V660000, reported on October 27, 2020, covers about 1,411 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V660000?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hub cap plug, and reinstall or replace of the snap-ring as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-866.

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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