NHTSA Recall 20V660000: Spindle (suspension)
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,411 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Freightliner 108SD.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V660000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-866 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR › AXLE › SPINDLE |
| Report received | October 27, 2020 |
| Owner notification | December 18, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD and Business Class M2 and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles. The steer axle spindle nut snap-ring locking feature may be incorrectly installed or missing from the left spindle nut at the spindle.
Safety risk
A missing or improperly installed locking snap ring can result in wheel-end failure and potentially a wheel-off/separation condition, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hub cap plug, and reinstall or replace of the snap-ring as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-866.
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 20V660000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 108SD | 2021 |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2021 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2021 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2020, 2021 |
| Western Star 4700 | 2021 |
| Western Star 4900 | 2021 |
| Western Star 5700 | 2021 |
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.