Freightliner 108SD, Business Class M2 (2019-2020): Power train
Recall 19V443000 · Jun 11, 2019 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
809
vehicles affected
809
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V443000
- Date
- Jun 11, 2019
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Units affected
- 809
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Axle assembly
- Model years
- 2019-2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Business Class M2 and 2020 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.
What can happen
If the bearings are damaged, the wheel may separate and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the wheel end components, as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on August 7, 2019. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-817.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 108SD | 2020 |
| Freightliner | Business Class M2 | 2019-2020 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V443000?
2 models: Freightliner 108SD (2020), Freightliner Business Class M2 (2019-2020), about 809 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V443000?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the wheel end components, as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on August 7, 2019. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-817.
What can happen?
If the bearings are damaged, the wheel may separate and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.