NHTSA Recall 13V538000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V538000; Date: Oct. 30, 2013
If the snap ring is missing, the rear wheels may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Freightliner Cascadia
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 81
Recall 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.
How to 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.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 26, 2013
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