NHTSA Recall 15V859000: Axle assembly (power train)
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 43 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Freightliner 108SD.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V859000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-699 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | December 22, 2015 |
| Owner notification | February 2, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America, Inc. (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, and Western Star 4900 vehicles manufactured September 26, 2014, to November 6, 2015, and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by Marmon-Herrington. The affected axles have hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.
Safety risk
If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hex nuts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000, or Marmon-Herrington customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-699.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V859000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 108SD | 2015, 2016 |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2015, 2016 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2015, 2016 |
| Western Star 4900 | 2015, 2016 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.