20 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR
Posted on: 2015-09-22
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 freightliner business class m2, 108sd, and 114sd trucks manufactured april 30, 2013, to september 14, 2015. Due to incorrect positioning, the rear disk brake calipers may contact the spring suspension reducing rear brake performance.
Consequence
A reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation of the rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on november 13, 2015. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-688.
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, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Posted on: 2015-09-22
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 freightliner business class m2, 108sd, and 114sd trucks manufactured april 30, 2013, to september 14, 2015. Due to incorrect positioning, the rear disk brake calipers may contact the spring suspension reducing rear brake performance.
Consequence
A reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation of the rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on november 13, 2015. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-688.
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 - 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 #4 - 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 #5 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Posted on: 2015-10-01
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 freightliner cascadia, business class m2, 108sd, 114sd, and western star 4700 trucks manufactured january 4, 2015, to april 24, 2015, and equipped with eaton fuller fr 10-speed manual transmissions. In the affected vehicles, when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may stay engaged. When the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to a forward gear position, the transmission may mechanically lock because both the reverse gear and forward gear are simultaneously engaged.
Consequence
Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the affected transmissions if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on november 24, 2015. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-693.
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 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2015-12-22
Description
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.
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.
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 - 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 #8 - 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 #9 - TIRES
Posted on: 2016-04-12
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2016 114sd and m2 business class trucks manufactured from june 10, 2015, through october 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have front axles that have a 20,000 pound capacity, however, the installed bridgestone r249 front tires have a lower maximum load capacity.
Consequence
The operator may unintentionally overload the tires, possibly causing tire failure thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front tires with tires of a higher load capacity, free of charge. The recall began on june 7, 2016. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 800-547-0712. Dtna's recall number for this campaign is fl-706.
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 - 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 #11 - 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 #12 - 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 #13 - 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 #14 - 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 #15 - 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 #16 - 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 #17 - 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 #18 - 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 #19 - 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 #20 - 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.