Recalls for 2019 Freightliner M2

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

Posted on: 2023-02-21
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2019-2021 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, 122sd, columbia, coronado, business class m2, and 2020 freightliner cascadia vehicles.  The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm.

Consequence
Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it, as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 21, 2023.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl967.  This recall expands recall number 21v-689.

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 #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

Posted on: 2023-02-21
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2019-2021 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, 122sd, columbia, coronado, business class m2, and 2020 freightliner cascadia vehicles.  The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm.

Consequence
Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it, as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed april 21, 2023.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl967.  This recall expands recall number 21v-689.

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.