CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
- Problem
- Daimler Truckers North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD and Western Star 4700, and 4900 vehicles equipped with certain SL2065 steerable lift axles. The lower rear pivot cap screws may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.
- Risk
- If the screws are not long enough to engage the corresponding nuts, the hardware may separate from the suspension system, becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower rear pivot cap screws for the proper length, correcting the hardware as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-862.
- 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 heavy trucks with SL2065 steerable lift axles may have lower rear pivot cap screws that are too short to fully engage their locking nuts. Over time, the hardware can separate from the suspension system.
If the screws come loose, the separated hardware can fall onto the road as a hazard to other drivers and raise the risk of a crash and injury. Owners should watch for any sign of suspension trouble and avoid driving the vehicle if it appears damaged.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the lower rear pivot cap screws for correct length and replace the hardware as needed. Owners will be notified by the manufacturer, and you can contact Daimler Truckers North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 (recall number FL-862). You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner 114SD | 20202021 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 122SD | 20202021 |
| Western Star 4700 | 20202021 |
| Western Star 4900 | 20202021 |