Power train: axle assemblyRecall 13V-538 · 2013 Freightliner Cascadia
Daimler Trucks North America recall 13V-538 covers 81 2013 Freightliner Cascadia for a power train: axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on October 30, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q2) shows 77% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V538000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the snap ring is missing, the rear wheels may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
77%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 6, 2012 to December 7, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.