Recalls for 2010 Freightliner Classic Xl

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:RACK AND PINION

Posted on: 2011-10-25
Description
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 freightliner cascadia, columbia, century, coronado, and classic xl trucks manufactured from november 1, 2004, through june 15, 2010 for the rack and pinion steering system.  The lower pinion bearing may corrode and fail.  A failed bearing may lead to damage of the spool valve seals.  A damage spool valve seal may allow hydraulic fluid to flow to the right or left turn port instead of flowing to the return port.

Consequence
The steering could unexpectedly turn left or right, making the vehicle more difficult to control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Daimler trucks will inspect the lower bearing for corrosion.  If corrosion is found, the rack and pinion system will be replaced.  If no corrosion is found, on the bearing, the bearing will be packed with grease and the rubber bellows will be replaced with sealant added between the bellows and the rack housing.  An interim letter was mailed in december 2011.  Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes
Daimler trucks' safety recall number is fl-614.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK

Posted on: 2019-05-15
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2004-2019 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, 122sd, cascadia, columbia, classic, fl80, fld 120sd, business class m2, western star 4700, 4900, 6900, sterling acterra, l7500, lt7500, l8500, lt8500, l9500, and lt9500 vehicles.  The vehicles may have an insufficient service brake air reservoir capacity.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, air brake systems.

Consequence
An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.  

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will add air reservoir capacity to the affected vehicles.  Dtna issued owners an interim notification on july 12, 2019.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-815.

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.