The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·20V176000·Announced 2020-03-23

Freightliner Trucks Recalled for Axle Lubrication Defect

Daimler Trucks is recalling 2019-2020 Freightliner M2 and 108SD trucks because insufficient axle lubrication may damage wheel bearings, increasing crash risk.

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/wheel separation) that poses a significant risk of loss of vehicle control and crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 and Freightliner 108SD vehicles. The recall involves 1,532 vehicles equipped with Meritor MX 120 EVO Front Drive Steer axles.

The defect involves insufficient lubrication in the axles, which may result in damage to the wheel end bearings. If the bearings are damaged, the wheel may separate, causing a sudden loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

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

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 108SD
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
1,532

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 (2)

  • BUSINESS CLASS M2
  • 108SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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