9 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 - 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 #4 - SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Posted on: 2022-04-21
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2022 western star 4900 and 4700 vehicles. The seat belts may not be secured properly.
Consequence
Improperly secured seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and tighten the seat belt tether bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed june 18, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-927.
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 #5 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-12-14
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020-2022 western star 4700, 2019-2022 freightliner 114sd, 2021-2022 western star 49x, freightliner cascadia p4, 2022 western star 47x, 2021 western star wf110, 2020 western star wj121, and 2019-2021 fccc xcp chassis vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
Consequence
A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the fuel tubes, and install vibration isolators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 28, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-915.
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 - 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 #7 - 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 #8 - 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 #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.