Recall 20V176000: 2019–2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 23, 2020

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Potentially affected

1,532vehicles

Model years

2019–2020

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

If the bearings are damaged, the wheel may separate and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2019 Freightliner 108SD0 complaints
• 2020 Freightliner 108SD1 complaints
• 2019 Freightliner Business Class M20 complaints
• 2020 Freightliner Business Class M28 complaints