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.
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.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226953-freightliner-business-class-m2-2016-recall-power-train · Recall date December 22, 2015 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V859000
“FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 (2016) recall — Power Train.” GovInfoNow, recall dated December 22, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226953-freightliner-business-class-m2-2016-recall-power-train. Based on NHTSA recall 15V859000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V859000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Trucks North America, LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 15V859000 — Daimler Trucks North America, LLC FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 (2016) recall — Power Train Hello, I own a FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 (2016) recall — Power Train that is covered by recall 15V859000 from Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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