FREIGHTLINER 122SD 2015: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V367000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | 122SD | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-08-22 | 2014-06-25 | 2014-06-25 |
Production Dates: 2014-03-20 - 2014-04-10
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-662
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 192
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2015 Freightliner Cascadia, 122SD, and Business Class M2 trucks manufactured March 20, 2014, through April 10, 2014. Due to an axle manufacturing error, there may be weak spots in the beam of the affected axle assemblies.
The axle weak spots could cause the axle beam to bend or cause wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle beams for certain manufacturing dates, and replace the ones manufactured within a certain date range, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2014. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-385-4357. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-662.
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.
