Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks North America Llc (Dtna) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2014-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108 Sd, 114 Sd, Cascadia, Coronado, Western Star 4700, 4800, And 5700 Xe Trucks Manufactured March 15, 2013, To July 29, 2016 And Equipped With Conmet Aluminum Non-High Capacity Hubs. These Vehicles Specify A Front Axle Weight Limit That May Be Greater Than That Of The Hub Capacity. As A Result, The Hub May Fail And The Wheel May Separate From The Axle.
Make Of Vehicle
WESTERN STAR
Model Of Vehicle
4800
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
16V634000
Component Description
Power Train:Axle Hubs
Effect Of Defect
If A Wheel Separates From The Axle, There Would Be An Increased Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dtna Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Front Axle Hubs, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began During November 2016. Owners May Contact Dtna Customer Service At 1-800-547-0712. Dtna’S Number For This Recall Is Fl-718.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20130315
End Of Manufacture
20160729
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
156
Date Owners Notified
20161101
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20160831
Make Campaign Number
FL-718