NHTSA Campaign 21E029000

STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Apr 16, 2021 · 172 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Detroit Model 2 and 3 axles. The steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture.

Consequence

A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod arm and steering arm bolts, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-884.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
DETROIT MODEL 2 172
DETROIT MODEL 3 172

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21E029000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.