14 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2019-06-12
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2019-2020 business class m2 and 2020 108sd vehicles equipped with meritor mx 120 evo front drive steer axles. The axles may have insufficient lubrication, which may result in damage to the wheel end bearings.
Consequence
If the bearings are damaged, the wheel may separate and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the wheel end components, as necessary, free of charge. Dtna issued owners an interim notification on august 7, 2019. The recall began september 10, 2019. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-817.
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: 2020-03-04
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2019-2020 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, cascadia, business class m2, western star 4700 and 5700, freightliner custom chassis s2, custom chassis xb, and custom chassis xc vehicles equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Consequence
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began may 1, 2020. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-845.
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 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2020-04-10
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020 freightliner 108sd and 2020-2021 freightliner coronado, 114sd, and western star 4700 and 4900 vehicles. The gross axle weight rating (gawr) on the certification label may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 120, wheels and rims - other than passenger cars.
Consequence
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will update the gawr labels, free of charge. The recall began may 28, 2020. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl847.
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 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2020-03-24
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2019-2020 freightliner business class m2 and freightliner 108sd vehicles equipped with meritor mx 120 evo front drive steer axles. The axles may have insufficient lubrication, which may result in damage to the wheel end bearings.
Consequence
If the bearings are damaged, the wheel may separate and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the wheel end components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began may 12, 2020. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-846.
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 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Posted on: 2020-09-01
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2021 freightliner 114sd, 108sd, and business class m2 vehicles. The engine harness wires may chafe at various locations around the air compressor and the frame rail. The damaged wires may short causing the engine to stall without any prior warning.
Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for adequate harness clearance and verify that the harness has not been damaged. Vehicles with a damaged harness will receive a new harness that consists of a severe duty wrapping and additional hardware. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began october 28, 2020. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-860.
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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2020-09-01
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2021 freightliner 114sd, 108sd, and business class m2 vehicles. The engine harness wires may chafe at various locations around the air compressor and the frame rail. The damaged wires may short causing the engine to stall without any prior warning.
Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for adequate harness clearance and verify that the harness has not been damaged. Vehicles with a damaged harness will receive a new harness that consists of a severe duty wrapping and additional hardware. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began october 28, 2020. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-860.
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: 2020-10-15
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020-2021 western star 4700 and 4900 and freightliner coronado, 108sd and 114sd vehicles. The vehicle certification label contains incorrect information, stating a gross axle weight rating (gawr) that exceeds the tire capacity rating. 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
Incorrect weight rating information on the certification labels could result in potential overloading of the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install accurate gawr labels, free of charge. The recall began november 25, 2020. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-864.
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 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2020-10-15
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020-2021 western star 4700 and 4900 and freightliner coronado, 108sd and 114sd vehicles. The vehicle certification label contains incorrect information, stating a gross axle weight rating (gawr) that exceeds the tire capacity rating. 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
Incorrect weight rating information on the certification labels could result in potential overloading of the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install accurate gawr labels, free of charge. The recall began november 25, 2020. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-864.
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 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-05-10
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2021 freightliner custom chass xc chassis, 108sd, custom chass xb chassis, business class m2, 114sd, and western star 4700 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel lines, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on june 21, 2021. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-886.
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 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-05-10
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2021 freightliner custom chass xc chassis, 108sd, custom chass xb chassis, business class m2, 114sd, and western star 4700 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel lines, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on june 21, 2021. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-886.
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 - 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 #12 - 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 #13 - 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 #14 - 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