NHTSA Recall 10V053000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V053000; Date: Feb. 23, 2010
Incomplete installation of the pitman arm retaining mechanism may allow unthreading of the retainer. Disengagement of the pitman arm from the steering box may result in loss of steering and crash could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Freightliner Cascadia
Component: Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 220
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2010 freightliner cascadia vehicles manufactured may 20, 2009 through January 29, 2010 and equipped with optional sheppard hd94 steering gears. Restraining washer locking tabs may not have been seated into the pitman arm retainer notches during assembly.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect to insure pitman arm retainer is properly torqued and restraining washer is properly installed with locking tabs seated in notches of the retainer. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before April 2, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Daimler trucks recall no. Fl-572. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 2, 2010
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