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Fccc, Freightliner, Western Star 2017–2019 Steering recall

Recalled December 19, 2018 · NHTSA recall 18V913000 · Fccc

Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Units
501 units

Description

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.

What to do

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.

Product
Fccc 108SD · Fccc 114SD · Fccc 122SD · Fccc 4700 · Fccc 4900 · Fccc 5700 · Fccc BUSINESS CLASS M2 · Fccc CASCADIA · Fccc MT45 · Fccc MT55G · Fccc S2G · Fccc S2RV · Fccc XBS · Fccc XCL · Fccc XCM · Fccc XCR · Fccc XCS · Fccc redundant S2G
Manufacturer(s)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →

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