Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

13V538000

ManufacturerDaimler Trucks North AmericaReported2013-10-30Affected81 vehicles

What was wrong

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

1 entry
  • Freightliner