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Recall 18V-913: 2017–2019 FCCC MT45, 2017–2019 FCCC MT55G and 16 more

Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Dec 19, 2018, covering about 501 vehicles.

NHTSA number
18V-913
Report date
Dec 19, 2018
Vehicles affected
501
Owners notified
Feb 9, 2019

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, 108SD, Cascadia and Business class M2 trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis XBS, XCL, XCM, MT45, MT55, S2G, S2RV, XCR and XCS custom chassis and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.

The risk

Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts for to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-802.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerDaimler Trucks North America LLC
ComponentSteering
Suspension › Front › Control Arm
Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number18V913000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
FCCC MT452017, 2018, 2019All years
FCCC MT55G2017, 2018, 2019All years
FCCC Redundant S2G2018All years
FCCC S2G2017, 2019All years
FCCC S2RV2017, 2018, 2019All years
FCCC XBS2017, 2018, 2019All years
FCCC XCL2017, 2018, 2019All years
FCCC XCM2017, 2018, 2019All years
FCCC XCR2017, 2018, 2019All years
FCCC XCS2017, 2018, 2019All years
Freightliner 108SD2017, 2018, 2019All years
Freightliner 114SD2017, 2018, 2019All years
Freightliner 122SD2017, 2018, 2019All years
Freightliner Business Class M22017, 2018, 2019All years
Freightliner Cascadia2017, 2018, 2019All years
Western Star 47002017, 2018, 2019All years
Western Star 49002017, 2018, 2019All years
Western Star 57002017, 2018, 2019All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 18V-913?

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, 108SD, Cascadia and Business class M2 trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis XBS, XCL, XCM, MT45, MT55, S2G, S2RV, XCR and XCS custom chassis and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.

How is recall 18V-913 fixed?

DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts for to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-802.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.