Freightliner Business Class M2 (2020) – 20V176000

Defect Description For Recall

Daimler Trucks North America Llc (Dtna) Is Recalling Certain 2019-2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 And Freightliner 108Sd Vehicles Equipped With Meritor Mx 120 Evo Front Drive Steer Axles. The Axles May Have Insufficient Lubrication, Which May Result In Damage To The Wheel End Bearings.

Make Of Vehicle

FREIGHTLINER

Model Of Vehicle

BUSINESS CLASS M2

Year

2020

Recall Campaign Number

20V176000

Component Description

Power Train:Axle Assembly

Effect Of Defect

If The Bearings Are Damaged, The Wheel May Separate And Cause A Sudden Loss Of Vehicle Control, Increasing The Risk Of Crash.

Fix Defect

Dtna Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect And Replace The Wheel End Components, As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began May 12, 2020. Owners May Contact Dtna Customer Service At 1-800-547-0712. Dtna’S Number For This Recall Is Fl-846.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America Llc

Start Of Manufacture

20180503

End Of Manufacture

20190107

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

1532

Date Owners Notified

20200512

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Date Report Received

20200323

Make Campaign Number

FL-846

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard