Recall 20V176000

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Report Date

20200323

Component

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Affected Vehicles

4 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

If the bearings are damaged, the wheel may separate and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2019	FREIGHTLINER	108SD
2019	FREIGHTLINER	BUSINESS CLASS M2
2020	FREIGHTLINER	108SD
2020	FREIGHTLINER	BUSINESS CLASS M2

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.