Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2010 Thomas Built School Buses And Freightliner Business Class M2 Medium Duty Trucks And Freightliner Custom Chassis S2 Vehicles Manufactured Between April 21 And July 2, 2009, Equipped With TRW Igen 3 Intermediate Steering Columns. The Weld Around The Steering Shaft Tube That Secures The Spline Tube To The Intermediate Tube May Be Mislocated (I.E., Not Fully Over The Seam Created When The Tubes Are Pressed Together.)
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
CUSTOM CHASSIS S2
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
09V355000
Component Description
Steering:Column
Effect Of Defect
Mislocated Welds May Result In Torsional And Axial Strength Falling Below Acceptable Levels. This Condition Could Result In Separation Of The Steering Column, Loss Of Steering Control And A Vehicle Crash Without Warning.
Fix Defect
Daimler Trucks Will Notify Owners And The Vehicles Will Be Repaired Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On November 6, 2009. Owners May Contact Daimler Trucks Toll-Free At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Start Of Manufacture
20090421
End Of Manufacture
20090702
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1505
Date Owners Notified
20091106
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20090915
Make Campaign Number
FL-554