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.