Daimler Recalls 2016 Freightliner Trucks Due to Steering Bolt Issue

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado Glider, and Columbia Glider vehicles. The recall affects 10,843 vehicles manufactured between June 29, 2015, and September 7, 2015.

In the affected vehicles, the steering arm bolts may not be properly tightened. If the steering arm bolts are not properly tightened, the steering arm may separate from the knuckle, causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

DTNA will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America or Detroit Diesel authorized service facilities will inspect the steering arm bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-691. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product

FREIGHTLINER 114SD, 122SD, BUSINESS CLASS M2, COLUMBIA GLIDER

Brand

FREIGHTLINER

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Category

Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Truck

Hazard

• loss-of-steering
• crash

Affected units

10,843

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