8 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 - 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 #3 - 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 #4 - 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 #5 - 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 #6 - 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.
DEFECT #7 - TIRES
Posted on: 2021-11-18
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2012-2021 freightliner sd 108, freightliner sd 114, 2016-2020 freightliner coronado, 2013 western star 6900, 2013-2022 western star 4700, western star 4900, and 2022 49x vehicles. The tires and rims are not approved and rated for these vehicles from the tire and rim association or tire manufacturer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 120, wheels and rims-other than passenger cars.
Consequence
Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and replace, as necessary, tires and rims, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed january 14, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on april 22, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall fl-908.
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.
DEFECT #8 - TIRES
Posted on: 2021-11-18
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2012-2021 freightliner sd 108, freightliner sd 114, 2016-2020 freightliner coronado, 2013 western star 6900, 2013-2022 western star 4700, western star 4900, and 2022 49x vehicles. The tires and rims are not approved and rated for these vehicles from the tire and rim association or tire manufacturer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 120, wheels and rims-other than passenger cars.
Consequence
Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and replace, as necessary, tires and rims, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed january 14, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on april 22, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall fl-908.
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.