Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #20V660000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V660000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2020-2021 freightliner cascadia, 2021 freightliner 108sd, 114sd and business class m2 and western star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles Includes 1,411 affected units, Steer Axle Spindle Nut Snap-Ring Installation, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2020-2021 freightliner cascadia, 2021 freightliner 108sd, 114sd and business class m2 and western star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020-2021 freightliner cascadia, 2021 freightliner 108sd, 114sd and business class m2 and western star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles. the steer axle spindle nut snap-ring locking feature may be incorrectly installed or missing from the left spindle nut at the spindle.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hub cap plug, and reinstall or replace of the snap-ring as needed, free of charge. the recall began december 18, 2020. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-866.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V660000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2020-10-27T00:00:00
Subject: Steer axle spindle nut snap-ring installation
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 1,411

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-866
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020-2021 freightliner cascadia, 2021 freightliner 108sd, 114sd and business class m2 and western star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles. the steer axle spindle nut snap-ring locking feature may be incorrectly installed or missing from the left spindle nut at the spindle.
Consequence Summary: A missing or improperly installed locking snap ring can result in wheel-end failure and potentially a wheel-off/separation condition, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action: Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hub cap plug, and reinstall or replace of the snap-ring as needed, free of charge. the recall began december 18, 2020. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-866.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 81.29

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NHTSA ID: 20V660000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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