Vehicle recall 13V538000 · October 30, 2013

2013 Freightliner Cascadia

In the affected axles, the axle hub may be missing a locking snap ring.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles with rear axles assembled by Meritor and equipped with ConMet Preset Plus Hubs manufactured from August 6, 2012 through December 7, 2012. In the affected axles, the axle hub may be missing a locking snap ring.
Consequence: If the snap ring is missing, the rear wheels may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected wheel ends for the lock ring, and install them as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 26, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-6910. The manufacturer's recall number is FL-653.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 13V538000
Reported to NHTSA: October 30, 2013
Filed by: Daimler Trucks North America
Manufacturer campaign: FL-653
Owner notification: December 26, 2013
Vehicles potentially affected: 81
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Axle assembly

Recall 13V538000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Freightliner Cascadia (2013): 2013

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