4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
Posted on: 2015-09-30
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2016 freightliner cascadia, business class m2, 108sd, 114sd, 122sd, coronado glider, and columbia glider vehicles manufactured june 29, 2015, to september 7, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the steering arm bolts may not be properly tightened.
Consequence
If the steering arm bolts are not properly tightened, the steering arm may separate from the knuckle causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and daimler trucks north america or detroit diesel authorized service facilities will inspect the steering arm bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on november 12, 2015. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-691.
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 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Posted on: 2015-10-02
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2016 freightliner cascadia, business class m2, 108sd, 114sd, and 122sd, western star 4700 and 4900, thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, and freightliner mt55 vehicles manufactured august 7, 2015, to august 26, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain cummins isb6.7, isl9, isx12 or isx15 engines whose engine control module (ecm) may short circuit and blow a fuse resulting in the engine stalling without warning.
Consequence
An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ecm free of charge. The recall began on october 22, 2015. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-690.
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:IGNITION:MODULE
Posted on: 2015-10-02
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2016 freightliner cascadia, business class m2, 108sd, 114sd, and 122sd, western star 4700 and 4900, thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, and freightliner mt55 vehicles manufactured august 7, 2015, to august 26, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain cummins isb6.7, isl9, isx12 or isx15 engines whose engine control module (ecm) may short circuit and blow a fuse resulting in the engine stalling without warning.
Consequence
An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ecm free of charge. The recall began on october 22, 2015. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-690.
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 - 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.