CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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
A locking snap ring on the left steer axle spindle nut may be incorrectly installed or missing. Without it, the wheel end can fail, and the wheel may come off, which raises the risk of a crash.
An authorized dealer will inspect the hub cap plug and reinstall or replace the snap ring as needed. The repair is free. Owners can also contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712, referencing recall FL-866. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether this one applies to you.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner 108SD | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 114SD | 2021 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2021 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 20202021 |
| Western Star 4700 | 2021 |
| Western Star 4900 | 2021 |
| Western Star 5700 | 2021 |