FREIGHTLINER MT55 2020: TIRES:VALVE
| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : MT55 | Year : 2020 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 21V921000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2022-01-18 | Date Received by ODI: 2021-11-23 | Date Added to Database: 2021-11-24 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL912 | ||
| Component: TIRES:VALVE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 16676 | ||
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Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner Custom Chass XCL, 2017-2022 XCM, XCS, 2017-2023 MC, XCR, 2018-2019 XBR, 2018-2020 XBS, 2018-2022 MBC, MT55, S2C, S2G, S2RV vehicles. The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may come into contact with the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged. |
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Consequence:
Damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Dealers will remove the inner valve stem extensions and stabilizers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL912. Note: This recall supersedes and expands recall 20V-529 "FL-861". Vehicles previously repaired under 20V-529 will need to have the new remedy completed under this recall. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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. |
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