CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Columbia, Coronado, Business Class M2, and 2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm.
- Risk
- Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL967. This recall expands recall number 21V-689.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The drag link taper joint on certain Freightliner trucks may not have been tightened enough at the factory, so it can work loose. In the worst case, the drag link can fully separate from the steering arm.
If that happens, the driver can lose steering control, which raises the risk of a crash. This recall expands an earlier recall, 21V-689.
The repair is free at an authorized Freightliner dealer. The dealer will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it if needed. Owners can also check their VIN for open recalls and call Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 for more information.
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