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VehicleOct 27, 20201,411 affected

Freightliner / Western Star recall: Suspension

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

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.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
20V660000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Oct 27, 2020
Owners notified
Dec 18, 2020
Vehicles or items affected
1,411
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
Maker's own recall number
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.

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.