Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #18V503000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V503000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2012-2015 freightliner cascadia, coronado, business class m2, 114sd, and western star 4900 trucks Includes 1,256 affected units, Tie-Rod Separation Due to Vibration, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2012-2015 freightliner cascadia, coronado, business class m2, 114sd, and western star 4900 trucks

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2012-2015 freightliner cascadia, coronado, business class m2, 114sd, and western star 4900 trucks. in certain front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combinations, braking may cause high vibrations, resulting in early failure of the tie-rod tube.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake linings, brake spider, and tie-rod, free of charge. the recall began march 22, 2019. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl782.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V503000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2018-07-31T00:00:00

Subject: Tie-rod separation due to vibration

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 1,256

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL782

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2012-2015 freightliner cascadia, coronado, business class m2, 114sd, and western star 4900 trucks. in certain front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combinations, braking may cause high vibrations, resulting in early failure of the tie-rod tube.

Consequence Summary: A tie-rod failure would cause a disconnect between the front wheels, resulting in a loss of steering ability, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake linings, brake spider, and tie-rod, free of charge. the recall began march 22, 2019. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl782.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 70.21

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