Recall 20V660000

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE

Report Date
20201027
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Affected Vehicles
8 models

Defect Description

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD and Business Class M2 and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles. The steer axle spindle nut snap-ring locking feature may be incorrectly installed or missing from the left spindle nut at the spindle.

Safety Consequence

A missing or improperly installed locking snap ring can result in wheel-end failure and potentially a wheel-off/separation condition, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hub cap plug, and reinstall or replace of the snap-ring as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-866.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2020 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
2021 FREIGHTLINER 108SD
2021 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
2021 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
2021 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
2021 WESTERN STAR 4700
2021 WESTERN STAR 4900
2021 WESTERN STAR 5700

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