Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #18V913000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V913000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2017-2019 freightliner 114sd, 122sd, 108sd, cascadia and business class m2 trucks, freightliner custom chassis xbs, xcl, xcm, mt45, mt55, s2g, s2rv, xcr and xcs custom chassis and western star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks equipped with detroit axle axles Includes 501 affected units, Steering and Tie Rod Arm Bolts may be Loose, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2017-2019 freightliner 114sd, 122sd, 108sd, cascadia and business class m2 trucks, freightliner custom chassis xbs, xcl, xcm, mt45, mt55, s2g, s2rv, xcr and xcs custom chassis and western star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks equipped with detroit axle axles
Defect Summary
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2019 freightliner 114sd, 122sd, 108sd, cascadia and business class m2 trucks, freightliner custom chassis xbs, xcl, xcm, mt45, mt55, s2g, s2rv, xcr and xcs custom chassis and western star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks equipped with detroit axle axles. the affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.
Corrective Action
Dtna has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts for to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. the recall began february 9, 2019. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-802.