CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS; STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 114SD, 108SD, 122SD, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700 vehicles. The steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture.
- Risk
- A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod arm and steering arm bolts, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-884.
- 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-duty trucks have steering arm and tie rod bolts that may contain a defective seam, which can cause the bolt to fracture.
If a bolt breaks, the vehicle may lose steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk and check whether their vehicle is affected.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer: the tie rod arm and steering arm bolts will be replaced at no cost. Owners can also contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle