The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·23V105000·Announced 2023-02-20

Freightliner commercial trucks recalled for drag link separation defect

Certain 2019-2021 Freightliner commercial trucks are being recalled because the drag link taper joint may not be sufficiently tightened, potentially causing complete separation from the steering arm and total 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: This is a structural defect in the steering system. Complete drag link separation could result in total loss of steering control, creating a significant crash risk. It meets the rubric criterion for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner commercial trucks, including the 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Columbia, Coronado, and Business Class M2 models, as well as 2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The drag link taper joint may not have been sufficiently tightened during manufacturing and could come loose, potentially separating completely from the steering arm.

If the drag link separates from the steering arm, the affected vehicle would experience complete loss of steering control. This creates a significant risk of crashes. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 21, 2023.

Approximately 60,604 vehicles are affected by this recall. Owners should contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to schedule an inspection and repair. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline is available at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

Daimler Trucks will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it as necessary, free of charge. This recall expands upon recall number 21V-689.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER M2, 114SD, 108SD, COLUMBIA
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial truck
Hazard
Affected units
60,604

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)

  • M2
  • 114SD
  • 108SD
  • COLUMBIA
  • 122SD
  • CORONADO
  • CASCADIA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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