Freightliner Cascadia: Power train — axle assembly

Affects Freightliner Cascadia · 2013 — about 73 vehicles.

The hazard

If the snap ring is missing, the rear wheels may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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 June 26, 2014. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712. The manufacturer's number for this recall is FL-653.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational