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- STEERING; STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016 Western Star 4900 and Freightliner Cascadia vehicles, equipped with certain Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
- Risk
- If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim to owners on December 4, 2017. The recall began on March 7, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-751.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A castellated nut on the steer axle may not have been properly torqued, which can allow the tie rod to loosen. If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and raising the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod and tighten them as needed. If the tie rod stud and knuckle cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly. The repair is free of charge at an authorized dealer. Owners can check their VIN for open recalls and contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712, referencing recall FL-751.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Western Star 4900 | 2016 |