NHTSA Campaign 18V503000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC · Reported Jul 31, 2018 · 1,256 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado, Business Class M2, 114SD, and Western Star 4900 trucks. In certain front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combinations, braking may cause high vibrations, resulting in early failure of the tie-rod tube.

Consequence

A tie-rod failure would cause a disconnect between the front wheels, resulting in a loss of steering ability, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake linings, brake spider, and tie-rod, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL782.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER 114SD 2012 1,256
FREIGHTLINER 114SD 2013 1,256
FREIGHTLINER 114SD 2014 1,256
FREIGHTLINER 114SD 2015 1,256
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2012 1,256
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2013 1,256
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2014 1,256
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2015 1,256
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2012 1,256
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2013 1,256
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2014 1,256
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2015 1,256
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 2012 1,256
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 2013 1,256
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 2014 1,256
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 2015 1,256
WESTERN STAR 4900 2012 1,256
WESTERN STAR 4900 2013 1,256
WESTERN STAR 4900 2014 1,256
WESTERN STAR 4900 2015 1,256

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V503000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.