10 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - 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 #2 - 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 #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2021-07-22
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2022 freightliner xb chassis and 2021-2022 freightliner xc chassis vehicles equipped with cummins l9 diesel engines that have remote stage 2 fuel filters and pressurized hoses. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on september 18, 2021. Owners may contact dtna's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-897.
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 #4 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2021-2022 freightliner cascadia, business class m2, 114sd, 108sd, 122sd, custom chass s2 chassis, custom chass xb chassis, custom chass xc chassis, and custom chass mt chassis western star 4700, 4900, 5700 vehicles. The steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture.
Consequence
A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod arm and steering arm bolts, free of charge. The recall began on june 10, 2021. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-884.
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 - STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2021-2022 freightliner cascadia, business class m2, 114sd, 108sd, 122sd, custom chass s2 chassis, custom chass xb chassis, custom chass xc chassis, and custom chass mt chassis western star 4700, 4900, 5700 vehicles. The steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture.
Consequence
A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod arm and steering arm bolts, free of charge. The recall began on june 10, 2021. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-884.
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:ANTILOCK
Posted on: 2021-02-25
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2021-2022 freightliner custom xc chassis vehicles. The adjustable brake pedal assembly may be missing a return spring. This may cause the brake lights to stay illuminated after the brake pedal is released. Also, in certain towed vehicles, the brakes may stay engaged after the brake pedal is released. 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
Malfunctioning brake lights can fail to alert other motorists of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, brakes remaining unintentionally engaged on a towed vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly, and install a return spring if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin april 24, 2021. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-877.
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 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2021-05-20
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2021-2022 freightliner 114sd, 122sd, business class m2, cascadia, 108sd, western star 4900, 4700, 5700, custom chass rv chassis, custom chass s2 chassis, custom chass xc chassis, custom chass xb chassis, and custom chass mt chassis. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
Consequence
Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on july 16, 2021. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-888.
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 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Posted on: 2021-02-25
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2021-2022 freightliner custom xc chassis vehicles. The adjustable brake pedal assembly may be missing a return spring. This may cause the brake lights to stay illuminated after the brake pedal is released. Also, in certain towed vehicles, the brakes may stay engaged after the brake pedal is released. 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
Malfunctioning brake lights can fail to alert other motorists of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, brakes remaining unintentionally engaged on a towed vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly, and install a return spring if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin april 24, 2021. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-877.
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 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2021-05-20
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2021-2022 freightliner 114sd, 122sd, business class m2, cascadia, 108sd, western star 4900, 4700, 5700, custom chass rv chassis, custom chass s2 chassis, custom chass xc chassis, custom chass xb chassis, and custom chass mt chassis. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
Consequence
Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 23, 2021. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-888.
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 #10 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2021-05-20
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2021-2022 freightliner 114sd, 122sd, business class m2, cascadia, 108sd, western star 4900, 4700, 5700, custom chass rv chassis, custom chass s2 chassis, custom chass xc chassis, custom chass xb chassis, and custom chass mt chassis. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
Consequence
Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 23, 2021. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-888.
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.