Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #17V628000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V628000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2016 western star 4900 and freightliner cascadia vehicles, equipped with certain spicer d-series and e-series steer axles Includes 41 affected units, Tie Rod may Loosen, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2016 western star 4900 and freightliner cascadia vehicles, equipped with certain spicer d-series and e-series steer axles
Defect Summary
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2016 western star 4900 and freightliner cascadia vehicles, equipped with certain spicer d-series and e-series steer axles. the castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. if the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. dtna issued an interim to owners on december 4, 2017. the recall began on march 7, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-751.