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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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
- 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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