Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V859000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V859000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2015-2016 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, business class m2, and western star 4900 vehicles manufactured september 26, 2014, to november 6, 2015, and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by marmon-herrington Includes 43 affected units, Front Driveshaft may Disconnect, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015-2016 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, business class m2, and western star 4900 vehicles manufactured september 26, 2014, to november 6, 2015, and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by marmon-herrington

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america, inc. (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, business class m2, and western star 4900 vehicles manufactured september 26, 2014, to november 6, 2015, and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by marmon-herrington. the affected axles have hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hex nuts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on february 5, 2016. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000, or marmon-herrington customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-699.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V859000
Report Received Date: 2015-12-22T00:00:00
Subject: Front driveshaft may disconnect
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 43

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-699
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america, inc. (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, business class m2, and western star 4900 vehicles manufactured september 26, 2014, to november 6, 2015, and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by marmon-herrington. the affected axles have hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.
Consequence Summary: If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hex nuts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on february 5, 2016. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000, or marmon-herrington customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-699.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 81.4

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