FREIGHTLINER 2013 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2013 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA vehicles due to power train:axle assembly issues. If the snap ring is missing, the rear wheels may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles with rear axles assembled by Meritor and equipped with ConMet Preset Plus Hubs manufactured from August 6, 2012 through December 7, 2012. In the affected axles, the axle hub may be missing a locking snap ring.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the snap ring is missing, the rear wheels may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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 December 26, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-6910. The manufacturer's recall number is FL-653.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026