2018 FCCC MT45 RECALL - #18V913000
RECALL FOR STEERING
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, 108SD, Cascadia and Business class M2 trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis XBS, XCL, XCM, MT45, MT55, S2G, S2RV, XCR and XCS custom chassis and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2018 FCCC MT45 |
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| Manufacturer |
Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
1/30/2019 |
| Influenced by |
Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
2/9/2019 |
| # Affected |
501 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING |
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| Description |
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, 108SD, Cascadia and Business class M2 trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis XBS, XCL, XCM, MT45, MT55, S2G, S2RV, XCR and XCS custom chassis and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts. |
| Consequences |
Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts for to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-802. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2018 FCCC MT45 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2018 FCCC MT45 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2018 FCCC MT45 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM
2018 FCCC MT45 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM
2018 FCCC MT45 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
2018 FCCC MT45 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
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