Freightliner Econic SD Recalled for Incorrect Axle Weight Rating Labels
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2020 Freightliner Econic SD vehicles because certification labels contain incorrect gross axle weight rating information, which may lead to axle overloading.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where axle overloading increases the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner Econic SD vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the vehicle certification label contains incorrect gross axle weight rating (GAWR) information. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims- Other Than Passenger Cars."
The incorrect weight rating information can result in overloading of the axles, which increases the risk of a crash. DTNA reports that all affected vehicles have already been remedied with new labels. Consequently, owner notifications will not be sent. The recall began on November 19, 2019.
Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-840. 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 ECONIC SD
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Truck
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 2
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 (1)
- ECONIC SD
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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