Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #20V539000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V539000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2020-2021 freightliner 114sd, 122sd and western star 4700, and 4900 vehicles equipped with certain sl2065 steerable lift axles Includes 103 affected units, Lower Rear Pivot Cap Screws May Be Too Short, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2020-2021 freightliner 114sd, 122sd and western star 4700, and 4900 vehicles equipped with certain sl2065 steerable lift axles

Defect Summary

Daimler truckers north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020-2021 freightliner 114sd, 122sd and western star 4700, and 4900 vehicles equipped with certain sl2065 steerable lift axles. the lower rear pivot cap screws may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower rear pivot cap screws for the proper length, correcting the hardware as necessary, free of charge. the recall began october 30, 2020. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-862.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V539000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2020-09-03T00:00:00

Subject: Lower rear pivot cap screws may be too short

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 103

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-862

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Daimler truckers north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020-2021 freightliner 114sd, 122sd and western star 4700, and 4900 vehicles equipped with certain sl2065 steerable lift axles. the lower rear pivot cap screws may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.

Consequence Summary: If the screws are not long enough to engage the corresponding nuts, the hardware may separate from the suspension system, becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.

Corrective Action: Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower rear pivot cap screws for the proper length, correcting the hardware as necessary, free of charge. the recall began october 30, 2020. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-862.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 87.38

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NHTSA ID: 20V539000

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