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VehicleJul 31, 20181,256 affected

Freightliner / Western Star recall: Steering

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

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.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
18V503000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Jul 31, 2018
Owners notified
Mar 22, 2019
Vehicles or items affected
1,256
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jul 1, 2011 to Jan 30, 2015
Part
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Maker's own recall number
FL782

Notes

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.

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