2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall - Campaign #15V859000

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2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 RECALL - #15V859000

RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AXLE ASSEMBLY

Daimler Trucks North America, Inc. (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, and Western Star 4900 vehicles manufactured September 26, 2014, to November 6, 2015, and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by Marmon-Herrington. The affected axles have hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC Manufactured between 9/26/2014 - 11/6/2015 Recalled on 12/22/2015 Influenced by Daimler Trucks North America LLC Owners Notified on 2/2/2016 # Affected 43 Recalled for POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Description Daimler Trucks North America, Inc. (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, and Western Star 4900 vehicles manufactured September 26, 2014, to November 6, 2015, and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by Marmon-Herrington. The affected axles have hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened. Consequences If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash. Corrective action DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hex nuts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000, or Marmon-Herrington customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-699. 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. See also 2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK 2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC, CHAMBER 2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EQUIPMENT 2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SEAT BELTS 2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS 2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH 2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EQUIPMENT 2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK 2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for TIRES 2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for TIRES