CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A loss of connection between the steering wheel and front wheels can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
Certain Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, and Business Class M2 trucks from model years 2018 and 2019 may have a steering shaft assembly that was installed incorrectly. This can cause a loss of connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels.
If the steering wheel and front wheels become disconnected, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this seriously and act promptly.
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect and repair the steering shaft assembly as necessary at no cost to you. Owners can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall number FL-791. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner 108SD | 20182019 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 114SD | 20182019 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 20182019 |