Recall 18V503000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Defect in 2012-2015 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,256 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V503000 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,256 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2012 WESTERN STAR 4900, 2012 FREIGHTLINER 114SD, 2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, 2012 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO, 2013 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 2013 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, 2013 WESTERN STAR 4900, 2013 FREIGHTLINER 114SD, 2013 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO, 2014 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO, 2014 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, 2014 WESTERN STAR 4900, 2014 FREIGHTLINER 114SD, 2014 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 2015 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO, 2015 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, 2015 FREIGHTLINER 114SD, 2015 WESTERN STAR 4900, 2015 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
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Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado, Business Class M2, 114SD, and Western Star 4900 trucks. In certain front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combinations, braking may cause high vibrations, resulting in early failure of the tie-rod tube.
Safety Consequence
A tie-rod failure would cause a disconnect between the front wheels, resulting in a loss of steering ability, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake linings, brake spider, and tie-rod, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL782.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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