FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2013: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V538000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-12-26 | 2013-10-30 | 2013-11-08 |
Production Dates: 2012-08-06 - 2012-12-07
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-653
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 81
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2013 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles with rear axles assembled by Meritor and equipped with ConMet Preset Plus Hubs manufactured from August 6, 2012 through December 7, 2012. In the affected axles, the axle hub may be missing a locking snap ring.
If the snap ring is missing, the rear wheels may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected wheel ends for the lock ring, and install them as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 26, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-6910. The manufacturer's recall number is FL-653.
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.
