NHTSA Recall 17V628000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V628000; Date: Oct. 6, 2017
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Freightliner Cascadia; 2016 Western Star 4900
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Affected Units:: 41
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks north America LLC (dtna) is recalling certain 2016 western star 4900 and freightliner cascadia vehicles, equipped with certain spicer d-series and e-series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
How to Fix:
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. Dtna issued an interim to owners on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is FL-751.
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.
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