Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2013 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles
— Recall Campaign #13V538000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 81 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
13V538000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
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| Recall date: | October 30, 2013 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 13V538000 |
| Units affected: | 81 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- If the snap ring is missing, the rear wheels may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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.