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.
Daimler Trucks North America – Missing locking snap rings on wheel end drive axle
| Report Received Date | 10/30/2013 |
| NHTSA ID | 13V538000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the snap ring is missing, the rear wheels may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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 Code | FL-653 |
| Potentially Affected | 81 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V538000) |
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