Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FCCC
Model Of Vehicle
XCR
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
18V913000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Loose Tie Rod Arm Bolts May Lead To Separation Of The Tie Rod Arm, Resulting In A Loss Of Vehicle Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20170210
End Of Manufacture
20190721
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
501
Date Owners Notified
20190209
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20181219
Make Campaign Number
FL-802