Recall 23V105000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION Defect in 2019-2021 FREIGHTLINER M2
RECALL This recall affects up to 60,604 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 23V105000 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 60,604 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2019 FREIGHTLINER 114SD, 2019 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO, 2019 FREIGHTLINER M2, 2019 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, 2019 FREIGHTLINER 122SD, 2019 FREIGHTLINER 108SD, 2020 FREIGHTLINER M2, 2020 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, 2020 FREIGHTLINER 122SD, 2020 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO, 2020 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, 2020 FREIGHTLINER 108SD, 2020 FREIGHTLINER 114SD, 2021 FREIGHTLINER M2, 2021 FREIGHTLINER 114SD, 2021 FREIGHTLINER 108SD, 2021 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, 2021 FREIGHTLINER 122SD, 2021 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO
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Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Columbia, Coronado, Business Class M2, and 2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm.
Safety Consequence
Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL967. This recall expands recall number 21V-689.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V760000 | 2026 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 18,783 | |
| 25V601000 | 2025 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 402 | |
| 25V603000 | 2024 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 343 | |
| 25V504000 | 2022 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | STEERING | 176 | |
| 25V295000 | 2025 FREIGHTLINER 114SD | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | 68 | |
| 25V046000 | 2024 FREIGHTLINER EM2 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM | 810 | |
| 25V187000 | 2025 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1,968 | |
| 24V924000 | 2020 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE | 139 | |
| 24V736000 | 2025 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 620 | |
| 23V806000 | 2021 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500 | STRUCTURE:BODY | 131 |