Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V613000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V613000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2016 freightliner cascadia, business class m2, 108sd, 114sd, 122sd, coronado glider, and columbia glider vehicles manufactured june 29, 2015, to september 7, 2015 Includes 10,843 affected units, Improperly Torqued Steering Arm Bolt, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2016 freightliner cascadia, business class m2, 108sd, 114sd, 122sd, coronado glider, and columbia glider vehicles manufactured june 29, 2015, to september 7, 2015

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2016 freightliner cascadia, business class m2, 108sd, 114sd, 122sd, coronado glider, and columbia glider vehicles manufactured june 29, 2015, to september 7, 2015. in the affected vehicles, the steering arm bolts may not be properly tightened.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and daimler trucks north america or detroit diesel authorized service facilities will inspect the steering arm bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on november 12, 2015. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. dtna's number for this recall is fl-691.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V613000
Report Received Date: 2015-09-30T00:00:00
Subject: Improperly torqued steering arm bolt
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 10,843

Details

MFR Campaign Number: Fl-691, 15R2, 15R3
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2016 freightliner cascadia, business class m2, 108sd, 114sd, 122sd, coronado glider, and columbia glider vehicles manufactured june 29, 2015, to september 7, 2015. in the affected vehicles, the steering arm bolts may not be properly tightened.
Consequence Summary: If the steering arm bolts are not properly tightened, the steering arm may separate from the knuckle causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dtna will notify owners, and daimler trucks north america or detroit diesel authorized service facilities will inspect the steering arm bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on november 12, 2015. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. dtna's number for this recall is fl-691.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 66.3

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NHTSA ID: 15V613000
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