Freightliner Business Class M2: Wheels

Affects Freightliner Business Class M2 · 2019 — about 20 vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On certain trucks, the hubs on the steer axle may not contain any lubricant. This may result in wheel bearing damage, and in extreme cases, could cause a wheel to separate from the truck. Safety Risk: A wheel separation could increase the risk of a crash. A wheel that separates could also hit another person or vehicle. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facility to inspect and repair the steer axle hubs as required.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

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