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Freightliner Business Class M2 Recall 20V176: Insufficient axle lubrication can damage wheel bearings and cause wheel separation

NHTSA campaign 20V176, reported March 23, 2020, 1,532 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2019-2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 108SD trucks equipped with Meritor MX 120 EVO front drive steer axles may have insufficient lubrication. Over time, this can damage the wheel end bearings.

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

Daimler Trucks North America will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the wheel end components at no cost to you. Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 with recall number FL-846, and check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V176Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Problem
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.
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. 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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Freightliner 108SD20192020
Freightliner Business Class M220192020