9 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Posted on: 2020-09-04
Description
Daimler truckers north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020-2021 freightliner 114sd, 122sd and western star 4700, and 4900 vehicles equipped with certain sl2065 steerable lift axles. The lower rear pivot cap screws may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.
Consequence
If the screws are not long enough to engage the corresponding nuts, the hardware may separate from the suspension system, becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower rear pivot cap screws for the proper length, correcting the hardware as necessary, free of charge. The recall began october 30, 2020. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-862.
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 - 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 #3 - 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 #4 - 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 #5 - 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 #6 - 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 #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. 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 #8 - 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 #9 - 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.