Detroit recall: Steering
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Detroit Model 2 and 3 axles. The steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture.
What could happen
A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod arm and steering arm bolts, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-884.
Vehicles covered
- Detroit Model 2
- Detroit Model 3
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21E029000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 16, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jun 10, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 172
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Critical fasteners; Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- FL-884
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.