Daimler Trucks Recalls Freightliner and Sterling Trucks for Steering Column Defect
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 6,325 model year 2009 and 2010 Freightliner and Sterling trucks because a steering column weld may be mislocated, risking loss of steering control.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the steering system that could result in loss of steering control and a vehicle crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling 6,325 model year 2009 and 2010 Freightliner Business Class M2, Sterling Acterra, A-Line, and L-Line heavy trucks. These vehicles were manufactured between September 8, 2008, and April 20, 2009, and are equipped with TRW IGEN3 intermediate steering columns.
The recall addresses a defect where the weld securing the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated, meaning it is not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together. This condition could cause torsional and axial strength to fall below acceptable levels, potentially resulting in the separation of the steering column, loss of steering control, and a vehicle crash without warning.
The safety recall began on December 23, 2010. DTNA will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FREIGHTLINER, STERLING BUSINESS CLASS M2, ACTERRA, A-LINE, L-LINE
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Category
- Vehicle — Heavy Trucks
- Affected units
- 6,325
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (4)
- BUSINESS CLASS M2
- ACTERRA
- A-LINE
- L-LINE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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