16 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Posted on: 2016-04-12
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 freightliner m2 business class, 108sd, 114sd, and columbia trucks manufactured from january 6, 2010, through february 29, 2016, equipped with certain bendix rear disk brakes and spring suspensions. The rear disk brake caliper may have been installed incorrectly, thus allowing the caliper to contact the suspension.
Consequence
Caliper contact with the spring suspension may reduce the braking effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation of the rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on june 8, 2016. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's recall number for this campaign is fl-705.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Posted on: 2016-09-14
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 freightliner custom chassis (fccc) s2 chassis and freightliner business class m2 trucks and non-school buses manufactured march 2, 2015, to september 8, 2016, equipped with icu3s instrument clusters and hydraulic brakes. In the event of a brake malfunction, these clusters may illuminate the brake system malfunction telltale/indicator lamp with the word park instead of the word brake. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 101, control and displays, and number 105, hydraulic and electric brake systems.
Consequence
If park illuminates instead of the word brake, the driver will be unaware of a braking issue or malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the icu3s instrument clusters with new clusters, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin november 11, 2016. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-724.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
Posted on: 2016-09-14
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 freightliner custom chassis (fccc) s2 chassis and freightliner business class m2 trucks and non-school buses manufactured march 2, 2015, to september 8, 2016, equipped with icu3s instrument clusters and hydraulic brakes. In the event of a brake malfunction, these clusters may illuminate the brake system malfunction telltale/indicator lamp with the word park instead of the word brake. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 101, control and displays, and number 105, hydraulic and electric brake systems.
Consequence
If park illuminates instead of the word brake, the driver will be unaware of a braking issue or malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the icu3s instrument clusters with new clusters, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin november 11, 2016. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-724.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Posted on: 2016-08-31
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 freightliner m2 business class, 108 sd, 114 sd, cascadia, coronado, western star 4700, 4800, and 5700 xe trucks manufactured march 15, 2013, to july 29, 2016 and equipped with conmet aluminum non-high capacity hubs. These vehicles specify a front axle weight limit that may be greater than that of the hub capacity. As a result, the hub may fail and the wheel may separate from the axle.
Consequence
If a wheel separates from the axle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle hubs, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin october 27, 2016. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-718.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Posted on: 2016-09-14
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 freightliner custom chassis (fccc) s2 chassis and freightliner business class m2 trucks and non-school buses manufactured march 3, 2015, to september 8, 2016, equipped with icu3s instrument clusters and hydraulic brakes. In the event of a brake malfunction, these clusters may illuminate the brake system malfunction telltale/indicator lamp with the word park instead of the word brake. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 101, control and displays, and number 105, hydraulic and electric brake systems.
Consequence
If park illuminates instead of the word brake, the driver will be unaware of a braking issue or malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the icu3s instrument clusters with new clusters, free of charge. An interim notification letter was sent to owners on november 4, 2016. The remedy is now available. A second notice was mailed to owners on april 17, 2017. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-724.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #6 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
Posted on: 2016-09-14
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 freightliner custom chassis (fccc) s2 chassis and freightliner business class m2 trucks and non-school buses manufactured march 3, 2015, to september 8, 2016, equipped with icu3s instrument clusters and hydraulic brakes. In the event of a brake malfunction, these clusters may illuminate the brake system malfunction telltale/indicator lamp with the word park instead of the word brake. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 101, control and displays, and number 105, hydraulic and electric brake systems.
Consequence
If park illuminates instead of the word brake, the driver will be unaware of a braking issue or malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the icu3s instrument clusters with new clusters, free of charge. An interim notification letter was sent to owners on november 4, 2016. The remedy is now available. A second notice was mailed to owners on april 17, 2017. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-724.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #7 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Posted on: 2016-08-31
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 freightliner m2 business class, 108 sd, 114 sd, cascadia, coronado, western star 4700, 4800, and 5700 xe trucks manufactured march 15, 2013, to july 29, 2016 and equipped with conmet aluminum non-high capacity hubs. These vehicles specify a front axle weight limit that may be greater than that of the hub capacity. As a result, the hub may fail and the wheel may separate from the axle.
Consequence
If a wheel separates from the axle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle hubs, free of charge. The recall began during november 2016. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-718.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #8 - TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Posted on: 2016-11-15
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2017 freightliner cascadia, business class m2, and 122sd trucks manufactured january 24, 2016, to october 10, 2016 and equipped with goodyear g399a lhs 295/75r22.5 load range g tires. The tires on the affected vehicles may have cured improperly, possibly resulting in a partial tread separation.
Consequence
Partial tread separation can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Goodyear will notify the owners of the affected freightliner vehicles and goodyear dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on december 14, 2016. To find a goodyear dealer, owners should contact goodyear consumer relations at 1-800-592-3267. Consumers may also contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-728.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #9 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2017-01-25
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2016-2017 freightliner business class m2, 108sd, and 114sd trucks. The affected trucks have been modified to be equipped with both left hand and right hand instrument clusters. Due to incompatibilities between the displays, the instrument clusters and/or turn signals may become unresponsive.
Consequence
Unresponsive instrument clusters and/or turn signals can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left instrument cluster with a cluster compatible with the right display, free of charge. The recall began on may 8, 2017. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl731.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #10 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2017-01-25
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2016-2017 freightliner business class m2, 108sd, and 114sd trucks. The affected trucks have been modified to be equipped with both left hand and right hand instrument clusters. Due to incompatibilities between the displays, the instrument clusters and/or turn signals may become unresponsive.
Consequence
Unresponsive instrument clusters and/or turn signals can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left instrument cluster with a cluster compatible with the right display, free of charge. The recall began on may 8, 2017. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl731.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #11 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Posted on: 2018-04-24
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2016-2019 freightliner business class m2 trucks built with air disk brakes and spring suspension. The rear disk brake calipers may have been mounted in an incorrect orientation allowing the caliper to contact the suspension, reducing brake effectiveness.
Consequence
Reduced braking effectiveness can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation the rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on june 14, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-767.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #12 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2020-08-10
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2021 freightliner business class m2 trucks. The engine harness may contact and chafe at various locations around the air compressor and the frame rail. If the wires are damaged, they may short circuit, possibly causing an engine stall.
Consequence
A engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for adequate clearance between harness and engine, and for any engine harness damage. Vehicles with a damaged harness will receive a new harness. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began october 5, 2020. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-858.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #13 - ENGINE
Posted on: 2020-08-10
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2021 freightliner business class m2 trucks. The engine harness may contact and chafe at various locations around the air compressor and the frame rail. If the wires are damaged, they may short circuit, possibly causing an engine stall.
Consequence
A engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for adequate clearance between harness and engine, and for any engine harness damage. Vehicles with a damaged harness will receive a new harness. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began october 5, 2020. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-858.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #14 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2020-04-15
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2006-2020 freightliner columbia, 2006-2021 freightliner business class m2, 2007-2020 freightliner coronado, 2014-2021 freightliner 122 sd, 2007 sterling a 9500, 2006 freightliner argosy, 2006-2007 sterling at9500, 2008-2021 freightliner cascadia, 2006-2008 freightliner classic, 2006-2011 freightliner century class, 2006-2010 freightliner fld, and 2017 western star 5700 vehicles. The rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began may 29, 2020. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl848.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #15 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Posted on: 2021-02-12
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2019 freightliner business class m2 vehicles. The retaining clip that connects the transmission oil cooler line to the in-tank oil cooler may fail, possibly resulting in a transmission fluid leak.
Consequence
If a rapid loss of transmission fluid occurs while driving, it could result in a road hazard for other motorists, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retaining clip with a collar and clamp connection, free of charge. The recall began on april 9, 2021. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-874.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #16 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2021-06-24
Description
Mickey truck bodies, inc. (mickey truck) is recalling certain 2017 freightliner m2, m2-106, international 4300, and 2018 peterbilt 220 vehicles equipped with certain model lift gates that contain a license plate kit with part number 298872-01. The light kit does not properly illuminate the license plate, shining rearward, instead of downward as intended.
Consequence
The improper lighting may confuse other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will provide a replacement license plate kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in july 2021. Owners may contact mickey truck customer service at 1-336-888-2291.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.