2013 Freightliner Cascadia — Power train: axle assembly
Published November 8, 2013 · Recall initiated: October 30, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V538000, published November 8, 2013 and initiated October 30, 2013. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2013 Freightliner Cascadia — Power train: axle assembly.
What's the hazard
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles with rear axles assembled by Meritor and equipped with ConMet Preset Plus Hubs manufactured from August 6, 2012 through December 7, 2012. In the affected axles, the axle hub may be missing a locking snap ring.
What to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected wheel ends for the lock ring, and install them as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 26, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-6910. The manufacturer's recall number is FL-653.
Get an email if FREIGHTLINER has another recall
Free. We only write when there's a new recall that matches. Unsubscribe in one click.
Recall details
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Model
- CASCADIA
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2013 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
Related recalls
- NHTSA2023 Freightliner Cascadia | 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | 2022 Western Star 49x | 2022 Freightliner Cascadia |September 10, 2026
- NHTSA2027 Freightliner Em2 — Exterior lighting: headlightsJuly 23, 2026
- NHTSA2025 Freightliner Business Class M2 — Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)February 4, 2026
- NHTSA2025 Freightliner Cascadia | 2025 Western Star 47x | 2026 Western Star 47x | 2026 Fccc Mt50e | 2025 Fccc Xbs |September 12, 2025
- NHTSA2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2012 Thomas Built BusesNovember 8, 2013
- NHTSA2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — SeatsNovember 8, 2013
Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Freightliner Cascadia — Power train: axle assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V538000 on November 8, 2013. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles with rear axles assembled by Meritor and equipped with ConMet Preset Plus Hubs manufactured from August 6, 2012 through December 7, 2012. In the affected axles, the axle hub may be missing a locking snap ring.
What should I do if I have this product?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected wheel ends for the lock ring, and install them as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 26, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-6910. The manufacturer's recall number is FL-653.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FREIGHTLINER. Model: CASCADIA.