2017 Freightliner 108sd Recalls

All 2017 Freightliner 108sd recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

August 31st, 2016

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V634000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-718
Manufactured Begin Date: March 15th, 2013
Manufactured End Date: July 29th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108 SD, 114 SD, Cascadia, Coronado, Western Star 4700, 4800, and 5700 XE trucks manufactured March 15, 2013, to July 29, 2016 and equipped with Conmet aluminum non-high capacity hubs. These vehicles specify a front axle weight limit that may be greater than that of the hub capacity. As a result, the hub may fail and the wheel may separate from the axle.

Consequence Summary:
If a wheel separates from the axle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle hubs, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 27, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-718.

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.

April 12th, 2016

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V206000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-705
Manufactured Begin Date: January 6th, 2010
Manufactured End Date: February 29th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: June 6th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD, and Columbia trucks manufactured from January 6, 2010, through February 29, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix rear disk brakes and spring suspensions. The rear disk brake caliper may have been installed incorrectly, thus allowing the caliper to contact the suspension.

Consequence Summary:
Caliper contact with the spring suspension may reduce the braking effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation of the rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's recall number for this campaign is FL-705.

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.

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