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SevereNHTSA·16V634000·Announced 2016-08-31

Daimler Trucks Recalls 2014-2017 Models Due to Front Axle Hub Failure Risk

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling specific 2014-2017 Freightliner and Western Star trucks because front axle hubs may fail, causing the wheel to separate from the axle.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle hub failure) that can lead to wheel separation and an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Freightliner and Western Star trucks manufactured between March 15, 2013, and July 29, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with Conmet aluminum non-high capacity hubs. The specific models included in this recall are the Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108 SD, 114 SD, Cascadia, and Coronado, as well as the Western Star 4700, 4800, and 5700 XE.

The defect involves the vehicles specifying a front axle weight limit that may be greater than the actual capacity of the hubs. As a result, the hub may fail, which could cause the wheel to separate from the axle. If a wheel separates from the axle, there is an increased risk of a crash.

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle hubs free of charge. The recall began in November 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-718. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER 4800, 5700, 108SD, CASCADIA
Brand
WESTERN STAR
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
156

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (8)

  • 4800
  • 5700
  • 108SD
  • CASCADIA
  • CORONADO
  • BUSINESS CLASS M2
  • 114SD
  • 4700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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