Front driveshaft may disconnect
Defect Summary
Daimler trucks north america, inc. (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, business class m2, and western star 4900 vehicles manufactured september 26, 2014, to november 6, 2015, and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by marmon-herrington. the affected axles have hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 15V859000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V859000?
NHTSA recall 15V859000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on December 22, 2015. It addresses: Front driveshaft may disconnect. The recall affects approximately 43 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V859000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-699. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.