Vehicle recall 20V176000 · March 23, 2020
Freightliner 108SD and Business Class M2
The axles may have insufficient lubrication, which may result in damage to the wheel end bearings.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 and Freightliner 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.
- Consequence
- 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. The recall began May 12, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-846.
- 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
- 20V176000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 23, 2020
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-846
- Owner notification
- May 12, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,532
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner 108SD (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
- Freightliner Business Class M2 (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
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