2016 WESTERN STAR 4900 RECALL - #15V859000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AXLE ASSEMBLY
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2016 WESTERN STAR 4900 |
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| Manufacturer |
Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Manufactured between |
9/26/2014 - 11/6/2015 |
| Recalled on |
12/22/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
2/2/2016 |
| # Affected |
43 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2016 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2016 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, MODULE
2016 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SEAT BELTS
2016 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2016 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for STEERING
2016 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2016 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2016 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2016 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EQUIPMENT
2016 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2016 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, REAR WINDOW
2016 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for TIRES
2016 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for TIRES
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