NHTSA Recall 13V538000
Filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Component: Power Train. Reported 2013-10-30. An estimated 81 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
If the snap ring is missing, the rear wheels may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.