Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner 108SD
— Recall Campaign #23V105000
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Columbia, Coronado, Business Class M2, and 2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 60,604 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
23V105000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
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| Recall date: | February 20, 2023 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 23V105000 |
| Units affected: | 60,604 |
- Description:
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Columbia, Coronado, Business Class M2, and 2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm.
- Consequeces:
- Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- DTNA will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL967. This recall expands recall number 21V-689.
- 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.