Component Description
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20110701
End Date Of Manufacturing
20150130
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
1256
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20190322
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Report Received Date
20180731
Record Creation Date
20180807
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
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.
Consequence Summary
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.
Corrective Summary
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.
Recall 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.