Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks (Dtna) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2009 And 2010 Freightliner Business Class M2, Sterling Acterra, A-Line, And L-Line Heavy Trucks Manufactured From September 8, 2008 Through April 20, 2009 Equipped With TRW Igen3 Intermediate Steering Columns. The Weld Around The Igen3 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
STERLING
Model Of Vehicle
A-LINE
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
10V322000
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
Dtna Will Notify Owners And The Buses Will Be Repaired Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On December 23, 2010. Owners May Contact Dtna At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Start Of Manufacture
20080909
End Of Manufacture
20090420
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6325
Date Owners Notified
20101223
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20100713
Make Campaign Number
FL-582