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Freightliner 2019–2021 Steering recall

Recalled February 20, 2023 · NHTSA recall 23V105000 · Freightliner

Hazard
Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL967. This recall expands recall number 21V-689.
Units
60,604 units

Description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Columbia, Coronado, Business Class M2, and 2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm.

What to do

DTNA will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL967. This recall expands recall number 21V-689.

Product
Freightliner 108SD · Freightliner 114SD · Freightliner 122SD · Freightliner CASCADIA · Freightliner COLUMBIA · Freightliner CORONADO · Freightliner M2
Manufacturer(s)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

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