8 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - 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 #2 - 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 #3 - TIRES:VALVE
Posted on: 2021-11-24
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2019 freightliner custom chass xcl, 2017-2022 xcm, xcs, 2017-2023 mc, xcr, 2018-2019 xbr, 2018-2020 xbs, 2018-2022 mbc, mt55, s2c, s2g, s2rv vehicles. The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may come into contact with the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.
Consequence
Damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the inner valve stem extensions and stabilizers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 18, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl912. Note: this recall supersedes and expands recall 20v-529 (fl-861). Vehicles previously repaired under 20v-529 will need to have the new remedy completed under this recall.
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 - TIRES:VALVE
Posted on: 2021-11-24
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2019 freightliner custom chass xcl, 2017-2022 xcm, xcs, 2017-2023 mc, xcr, 2018-2019 xbr, 2018-2020 xbs, 2018-2022 mbc, mt55, s2c, s2g, s2rv vehicles. The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may come into contact with the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.
Consequence
Damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the inner valve stem extensions and stabilizers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 18, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl912. Note: this recall supersedes and expands recall 20v-529 (fl-861). Vehicles previously repaired under 20v-529 will need to have the new remedy completed under this recall.
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 - TIRES:VALVE
Posted on: 2021-11-24
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2019 freightliner custom chass xcl, 2017-2022 xcm, xcs, 2017-2023 mc, xcr, 2018-2019 xbr, 2018-2020 xbs, 2018-2022 mbc, mt55, s2c, s2g, s2rv vehicles. The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may come into contact with the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.
Consequence
Damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the inner valve stem extensions and stabilizers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 18, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl912. Note: this recall supersedes and expands recall 20v-529 (fl-861). Vehicles previously repaired under 20v-529 will need to have the new remedy completed under this recall.
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 - TIRES:VALVE
Posted on: 2021-11-24
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2019 freightliner custom chass xcl, 2017-2022 xcm, xcs, 2017-2023 mc, xcr, 2018-2019 xbr, 2018-2020 xbs, 2018-2022 mbc, mt55, s2c, s2g, s2rv vehicles. The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may come into contact with the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.
Consequence
Damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the inner valve stem extensions and stabilizers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 18, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl912. Note: this recall supersedes and expands recall 20v-529 (fl-861). Vehicles previously repaired under 20v-529 will need to have the new remedy completed under this recall.
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:VALVE
Posted on: 2021-11-24
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2019 freightliner custom chass xcl, 2017-2022 xcm, xcs, 2017-2023 mc, xcr, 2018-2019 xbr, 2018-2020 xbs, 2018-2022 mbc, mt55, s2c, s2g, s2rv vehicles. The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may come into contact with the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.
Consequence
Damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the inner valve stem extensions and stabilizers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 18, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl912. Note: this recall supersedes and expands recall 20v-529 (fl-861). Vehicles previously repaired under 20v-529 will need to have the new remedy completed under this recall.
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 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2023-04-05
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2022 fccc mt45g, s2c 106, 2022-2023 fccc mt50e, mt55, s2rv chassis, 2023 freightliner 108 sd, 114 sd, cascadia, m2 106, m2 112 fccc xcm chassis, xcr chassis, xcs chassis, thomas built bus saf-t-liner c2, and western star 4700, 47x, 4900, 49x commercial buses. The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.
Consequence
A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
The remedy is currently under development. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed june 2, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed june 6, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl970.
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.