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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V634000

2014 Western Star 4800 | 2014 Western Star 5700 | 2015 Freightliner 108sd | 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | 2015 Freightliner Coronado | 2014 Freightliner Coronado | 2015 Western Star 5700 | 2015 Western Star 4800 | 2016 Western Star 4800 | 2017 Western Star 4800 | 2016 Freightliner Coronado | 2017 Freightliner Coronado | 2014 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2015 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2016 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2017 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2014 Freightliner 114sd | 2015 Freightliner 114sd | 2016 Freightliner 114sd — Power train: axle hubs

Published August 31, 2016 · Recall initiated: August 31, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V634000, published August 31, 2016. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2014 Western Star 4800 | 2014 Western Star 5700 | 2015 Freightliner 108sd | 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | 2015 Freightliner Coronado | 2014 Freightliner Coronado | 2015 Western Star 5700 | 2015 Western Star 4800 | 2016 Western Star 4800 | 2017 Western Star 4800 | 2016 Freightliner Coronado | 2017 Freightliner Coronado | 2014 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2015 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2016 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2017 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2014 Freightliner 114sd | 2015 Freightliner 114sd | 2016 Freightliner 114sd — Power train: axle hubs.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
WESTERN STAR
Model
4800
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2014 WESTERN STAR 4800 | 2014 WESTERN STAR 5700 | 2015 FREIGHTLINER 108SD | 2015 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2014 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2015 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO | 2014 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO | 2015 WESTERN STAR 5700 | 2015 WESTERN STAR 4800 | 2016 WESTERN STAR 4800 | 2017 WESTERN STAR 4800 | 2016 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO | 2017 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO | 2014 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2015 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2016 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2017 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2014 FREIGHTLINER 114SD | 2015 FREIGHTLINER 114SD | 2016 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2014 Western Star 4800 | 2014 Western Star 5700 | 2015 Freightliner 108sd | 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | 2015 Freightliner Coronado | 2014 Freightliner Coronado | 2015 Western Star 5700 | 2015 Western Star 4800 | 2016 Western Star 4800 | 2017 Western Star 4800 | 2016 Freightliner Coronado | 2017 Freightliner Coronado | 2014 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2015 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2016 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2017 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2014 Freightliner 114sd | 2015 Freightliner 114sd | 2016 Freightliner 114sd — Power train: axle hubs recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V634000 on August 31, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: WESTERN STAR. Model: 4800.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)