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NHTSA Recall 19V443000: Axle assembly (power train)

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 809 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Freightliner 108SD.

809
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2019
owners notified (September 10)
NHTSA campaign19V443000
Manufacturer campaignFL-817
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › AXLE ASSEMBLY
Report receivedJune 11, 2019
Owner notificationSeptember 10, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

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 19V443000

Make and modelModel years
Freightliner 108SD2020
Freightliner Business Class M22019, 2020

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.