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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 20V176000

2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2020 Freightliner 108sd | 2019 Freightliner 108sd — Power train: axle assembly

Published March 24, 2020 · Recall initiated: March 23, 2020

Summary

NHTSA records recall 20V176000, published March 24, 2020 and initiated March 23, 2020. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2020 Freightliner 108sd | 2019 Freightliner 108sd — Power train: axle assembly.

What's the hazard

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 and Freightliner 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.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the wheel end components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 12, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-846.

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Recall details

Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Model
BUSINESS CLASS M2
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2020 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2019 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2020 FREIGHTLINER 108SD | 2019 FREIGHTLINER 108SD
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2020 Freightliner 108sd | 2019 Freightliner 108sd — Power train: axle assembly recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V176000 on March 24, 2020. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 and Freightliner 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the wheel end components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 12, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-846.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FREIGHTLINER. Model: BUSINESS CLASS M2.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)