CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner Econic SD vehicles. The vehicle certification label contains the incorrect gross axle weight rating (GAWR) information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims- Other Than Passenger Cars."
- Risk
- The incorrect weight rating information can result in overloading of the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA reports that all affected vehicles have been remedied with new labels, therefore owner notifications will not be sent. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-840.
- 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
The certification label on certain vehicles lists an incorrect gross axle weight rating (GAWR). This means the label does not match the rating the axles are actually designed for, and the vehicles do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 120 for wheels and rims.
Because the label understates or misstates what the axles can carry, the vehicle could be loaded beyond the correct axle limits. Overloaded axles increase the risk of a crash.
According to the manufacturer, all affected vehicles have already been remedied with new labels, so owners will not receive a notification letter. If you want to confirm your vehicle's status or ask questions, you can contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall FL-840.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner Econic SD | 2020 |
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