CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Business Class M2 and 2020 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.
- Risk
- 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. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on August 7, 2019. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-817.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain trucks with Meritor MX 120 EVO front drive steer axles may have insufficient lubrication. Over time, this can damage the wheel end bearings.
If a bearing is damaged, the wheel may separate from the vehicle, which can cause a sudden loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect and replace wheel end components as necessary. You can contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 (recall FL-817), and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner 108SD | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 20192020 |