Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner 114SD
— Recall Campaign #18V913000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 501 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
18V913000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 19, 2018 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 18V913000 |
| Units affected: | 501 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.
Affects the following:
- 2018 FCCC redundant S2G
- 2017-2019 FCCC MT45
- 2017-2019 FCCC MT55G
- 2017-2019 FCCC S2G
- 2017-2019 FCCC S2RV
- 2017-2019 FCCC XBS
- 2017-2019 FCCC XCL
- 2017-2019 FCCC XCM
- 2017-2019 FCCC XCR
- 2017-2019 FCCC XCS
- 2017-2019 FREIGHTLINER 108SD
- 2017-2019 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
- 2017-2019 FREIGHTLINER 122SD
- 2017-2019 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
- 2017-2019 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
- 2017-2019 WESTERN STAR 4700
- 2017-2019 WESTERN STAR 4900
- 2017-2019 WESTERN STAR 5700