Recall 10V053000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN Defect in 2010-2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
RECALL This recall affects up to 220 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 10V053000 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Vehicles Affected | 220 |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED MAY 20, 2009 THROUGH JANUARY 29, 2010 AND EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL SHEPPARD HD94 STEERING GEARS. RESTRAINING WASHER LOCKING TABS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SEATED INTO THE PITMAN ARM RETAINER NOTCHES DURING ASSEMBLY.
Safety Consequence
INCOMPLETE INSTALLATION OF THE PITMAN ARM RETAINING MECHANISM MAY ALLOW UNTHREADING OF THE RETAINER. DISENGAGEMENT OF THE PITMAN ARM FROM THE STEERING BOX MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING AND CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO INSURE PITMAN ARM RETAINER IS PROPERLY TORQUED AND RESTRAINING WASHER IS PROPERLY INSTALLED WITH LOCKING TABS SEATED IN NOTCHES OF THE RETAINER. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
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