Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #09V355000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V355000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 1,505 affected units, INTERMEDIATE STEERING COLUMNS/TRW, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2010 thomas built school buses and freightliner business class m2 medium duty trucks and freightliner custom chassis s2 vehicles manufactured between april 21 and july 2, 2009, equipped with trw igen 3 intermediate steering columns. the weld around the steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (i.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.)

Corrective Action

Daimler trucks will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on november 6, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V355000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2009-09-15T00:00:00

Subject: Intermediate steering columns/trw

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 1,505

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-554

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2010 thomas built school buses and freightliner business class m2 medium duty trucks and freightliner custom chassis s2 vehicles manufactured between april 21 and july 2, 2009, equipped with trw igen 3 intermediate steering columns. the weld around the steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (i.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.)

Consequence Summary: Mislocated welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. this condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning.

Corrective Action: Daimler trucks will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on november 6, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-2y6m-jafv-kj84

NHTSA ID: 09V355000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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