Power train: axle hubsRecall 16V-634 · Freightliner and Western Star vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 16V-634 covers 156 Freightliner and Western Star vehicles for a power train: axle hubs problem, reported to NHTSA on August 31, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V634000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108 SD, 114 SD, Cascadia, Coronado, Western Star 4700, 4800, and 5700 XE trucks manufactured March 15, 2013, to July 29, 2016 and equipped with Conmet aluminum non-high capacity hubs. These vehicles specify a front axle weight limit that may be greater than that of the hub capacity. As a result, the hub may fail and the wheel may separate from the axle.
The risk
If a wheel separates from the axle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle hubs, free of charge. The recall began during November 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-718.
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
88%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 15, 2013 to July 29, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.