2013 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 RECALL - #12V137000
RECALL FOR STEERING : COLUMN
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING ONE 2012 CASCADIA AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 AND 2013 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 VEHICLES, AND MODEL YEAR 2013 108SD AND 114SD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 20, 2012, THROUGH FEBRUARY 17, 2012. CERTAIN PROPERTY CLASS 04 (PC04) STEERING WHEEL NUTS WITH INCOMPLETELY FORMED THREADS WERE SUPPLIED TO DTNA IN LIEU OF THE SPECIFIED PROPERTY CLASS 05 NUTS. THE STEERING WHEEL NUTS SUPPLIED MAY NOT PROVIDE THE CLAMP LOAD REQUIRED TO FULLY SEAT THE STEERING WHEEL ON THE STEERING SHAFT WHEN TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2013 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
1/20/2012 - 2/17/2012 |
| Recalled on |
4/2/2012 |
| Influenced by |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
5/21/2012 |
| # Affected |
1,046 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:COLUMN |
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| Description |
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING ONE 2012 CASCADIA AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 AND 2013 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 VEHICLES, AND MODEL YEAR 2013 108SD AND 114SD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 20, 2012, THROUGH FEBRUARY 17, 2012. CERTAIN PROPERTY CLASS 04 (PC04) STEERING WHEEL NUTS WITH INCOMPLETELY FORMED THREADS WERE SUPPLIED TO DTNA IN LIEU OF THE SPECIFIED PROPERTY CLASS 05 NUTS. THE STEERING WHEEL NUTS SUPPLIED MAY NOT PROVIDE THE CLAMP LOAD REQUIRED TO FULLY SEAT THE STEERING WHEEL ON THE STEERING SHAFT WHEN TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. |
| Consequences |
A STEERING WHEEL THAT IS NOT FULLY SEATED ON THE STEERING SHAFT MAY WOBBLE AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL HAVE A NEW STEERING WHEEL NUT INSTALLED BY DTNA AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
DTNA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS FL-623.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2013 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2013 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, QUICK RELEASE VALVE
2013 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
2013 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
2013 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2013 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL
2013 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2013 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2013 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC, CALIPER
2013 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2013 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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