Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #10V053000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V053000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 220 affected units, PITMAN ARM INSTALLATION, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2010 freightliner cascadia vehicles manufactured may 20, 2009 through january 29, 2010 and equipped with optional sheppard hd94 steering gears. restraining washer locking tabs may not have been seated into the pitman arm retainer notches during assembly.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect to insure pitman arm retainer is properly torqued and restraining washer is properly installed with locking tabs seated in notches of the retainer. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 2, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V053000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2010-02-23T00:00:00
Subject: Pitman arm installation
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 220

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-572
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2010 freightliner cascadia vehicles manufactured may 20, 2009 through january 29, 2010 and equipped with optional sheppard hd94 steering gears. restraining washer locking tabs may not have been seated into the pitman arm retainer notches during assembly.
Consequence Summary: Incomplete installation of the pitman arm retaining mechanism may allow unthreading of the retainer. disengagement of the pitman arm from the steering box may result in loss of steering and crash could occur.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect to insure pitman arm retainer is properly torqued and restraining washer is properly installed with locking tabs seated in notches of the retainer. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 2, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 10V053000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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