NHTSA Recall 14V367000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V367000; Date: Jun. 25, 2014
The axle weak spots could cause the axle beam to bend or cause wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Freightliner 122SD; 2015 Freightliner Cascadia; 2015 Freightliner M2
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Affected Units:: 192
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 22, 2014
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