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VehicleSep 19, 201819,754 affected

Freightliner recall: Steering

What is wrong

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, and Business Class M2 vehicles. The steering shaft assembly may have been installed incorrectly, which can cause a loss of connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels.

What could happen

A loss of connection between the steering wheel and front wheels can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the steering shaft assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-791.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
18V646000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Sep 19, 2018
Owners notified
Nov 16, 2018
Vehicles or items affected
19,754
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Dec 1, 2017 to Aug 3, 2018
Part
Steering
Maker's own recall number
FL-791

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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