Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

23V105000

ManufacturerDaimler Trucks North America, LLCReported2023-02-20Affected60,604 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Columbia, Coronado, Business Class M2, and 2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm.

Risk

Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DTNA will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL967. This recall expands recall number 21V-689.

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Affected vehicles

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