Power train: axle assemblyRecall 19V-443 · Freightliner vehicles

Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 19V-443 covers 809 Freightliner vehicles for a power train: axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on June 11, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 67% of affected vehicles repaired.

67%
Vehicles repaired543 of 809 · 2021 Q2
Vehicles affected8092 models
ReportedJun 11, 2019Owners notified Sep 10, 2019
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 19V443000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Business Class M2 and 2020 108SD vehicles equipped with Meritor MX 120 EVO Front Drive Steer axles. The axles may have insufficient lubrication, which may result in damage to the wheel end bearings.

The risk

If the bearings are damaged, the wheel may separate and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.

What to do

The fix

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the wheel end components, as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on August 7, 2019. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-817.

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.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

67%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2019 Q32021 Q2
2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from January 4, 2019 to May 15, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.