Recall
Freightliner Cascadia — 14V242000
NHTSA ID
14V242000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Cascadia
Years Affected
2013
Recall Date
2014-04-29
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
73
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-653
Summary
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.
Consequence
If the snap ring is missing, the rear wheels may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 June 26, 2014. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712. The manufacturer's number for this recall is FL-653.