8Affected configurations shown43Potential units affected81.4%Latest completion context
What can happen
Safety consequence
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.
What fixes it
Official remedy
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.
Recall lifecycle
Repair completion history
Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.
2016-1
0.0%
2016-2
0.0%
2016-3
0.0%
2016-4
0.0%
2017-1
0.0%
2017-2
0.0%
2017-3
0.0%
2017-4
0.0%
2018-1
0.0%
Affected vehicles
Vehicle configurations connected to 15V859000
2016 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2Open vehicle record →2016 FREIGHTLINER 108SDOpen vehicle record →2016 FREIGHTLINER 114SDOpen vehicle record →2016 WESTERN STAR 4900Open vehicle record →2015 FREIGHTLINER 114SDOpen vehicle record →2015 FREIGHTLINER 108SDOpen vehicle record →2015 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2Open vehicle record →2015 WESTERN STAR 4900Open vehicle record →
Owner action
Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.