NHTSA Campaign 18V646000

STEERING

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC · Reported Sep 19, 2018 · 19,754 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, and Business Class M2 vehicles. The steering shaft assembly may have been installed incorrectly, which can cause a loss of connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels.

Consequence

A loss of connection between the steering wheel and front wheels can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the steering shaft assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-791.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER 108SD 2018 19,754
FREIGHTLINER 108SD 2019 19,754
FREIGHTLINER 114SD 2018 19,754
FREIGHTLINER 114SD 2019 19,754
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2018 19,754
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2019 19,754

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V646000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.