Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
114SD
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
18V503000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20110701
End Of Manufacture
20150130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1256
Date Owners Notified
20190322
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20180731
Make Campaign Number
FL782