The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V913000·Announced 2018-12-19

Daimler Trucks Recalls Freightliner and Western Star Models for Steering Defect

Daimler Trucks is recalling 2017-2019 Freightliner and Western Star trucks because loose steering bolts may cause loss of vehicle control.

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 (loose steering bolts) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, 108SD, Cascadia, and Business Class M2 trucks, along with specific Freightliner Custom Chassis and Western Star 4700, 4900, and 5700 models. These vehicles are equipped with Detroit Axle axles and may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.

The defect poses a safety risk because loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to the separation of the tie rod arm. This separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts to ensure they are properly tightened and will install new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER, FCCC, WESTERN STAR BUSINESS CLASS M2, 108SD, S2G, 114SD
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
501

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 (18)

  • BUSINESS CLASS M2
  • 108SD
  • S2G
  • 114SD
  • S2RV
  • XCR
  • XCS
  • MT45
  • XCM
  • 5700
  • XBS
  • MT55G
  • XCL
  • redundant S2G
  • 122SD
  • CASCADIA
  • 4900
  • 4700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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