Freightliner M2 and 108SD Trucks Recalled for Axle Lubrication Defect

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 2020 108SD vehicles. The recall involves vehicles equipped with Meritor MX 120 EVO Front Drive Steer axles. The defect is that these axles may have insufficient lubrication, which can result in damage to the wheel end bearings.

If the wheel end bearings are damaged, the wheel may separate from the vehicle. This separation could cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on August 7, 2019, and the official recall began on September 10, 2019.

Owners should contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or their local dealer. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the wheel end components as necessary, free of charge. DTNA's recall number for this action is FL-817. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product

FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 108SD

Brand

FREIGHTLINER

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Category

Vehicle — Commercial Truck

Hazard

• wheel-separation
• loss-of-control

Affected units

809

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