Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks North America Llc (Dtna) Is Recalling Certain 2020-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2021 Freightliner 108Sd, 114Sd And Business Class M2 And Western Star 4700, 4900 And 5700 Vehicles. The Steer Axle Spindle Nut Snap-Ring Locking Feature May Be Incorrectly Installed Or Missing From The Left Spindle Nut At The Spindle.
Make Of Vehicle
WESTERN STAR
Model Of Vehicle
5700
Year
2021
Recall Campaign Number
20V660000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Axle:Spindle
Effect Of Defect
A Missing Or Improperly Installed Locking Snap Ring Can Result In Wheel-End Failure And Potentially A Wheel-Off/Separation Condition, Increasing The Risk Of Crash.
Fix Defect
Dtna Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Hub Cap Plug, And Reinstall Or Replace Of The Snap-Ring As Needed, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began December 18, 2020. Owners May Contact Dtna Customer Service At 1-800-547-0712. Dtna’S Number For This Recall Is Fl-866.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1411
Date Owners Notified
20201218
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20201027
Make Campaign Number
FL-866