Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2019-2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles with Meritor MX 120 EVO Front Drive Steer axles. Damaged wheel bearings may cause sudden loss of control. Free replacement of wheel end components.
If the bearings are damaged, the wheel may separate and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2019-2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks. If wheel bearings become damaged, the wheel could separate, causing sudden loss of vehicle control and increasing crash risk.
Damaged wheel bearings can cause the wheel to separate from the vehicle. This may lead to sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. The issue occurs when the axles have insufficient lubrication.
Owners of 2019-2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks with Meritor MX 120 EVO Front Drive Steer axles are affected. Commercial truck drivers using these vehicles are most at risk.
Check if your 2019-2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 truck has Meritor MX 120 EVO Front Drive Steer axles. The recall began May 12, 2020, and DTNA will notify owners.
Call 1-800-547-0712 to schedule a free inspection and replacement of wheel end components if needed.
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.
The axles may have insufficient lubrication, which can damage wheel end bearings and cause the wheel to separate, leading to sudden loss of vehicle control.
Check if your 2019-2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 truck has Meritor MX 120 EVO Front Drive Steer axles. The recall began May 12, 2020.
DTNA will notify you and dealers will inspect and replace the wheel end components for free. Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Trucks North America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V176000 — Daimler Trucks North America Daimler Trucks North America Hello, I own a Daimler Trucks North America that is covered by recall 20V176000 from Daimler Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
