The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V613000·Announced 2015-09-30

Daimler Recalls 2016 Freightliner Trucks Due to Steering Bolt Issue

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 10,843 model year 2016 Freightliner trucks because steering arm bolts may not be properly tightened, which could cause a loss of steering.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering arm bolts) that can cause loss of steering and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

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
Affected units
10,843

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 (7)

  • 114SD
  • 122SD
  • BUSINESS CLASS M2
  • COLUMBIA GLIDER
  • CORONADO GLIDER
  • 108SD
  • CASCADIA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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