The issue
Issue: On certain trucks, the fasteners for the axle clamp(s) may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the clamps could loosen. If this happens, the axle could move and cause a loss of steering control. Note: This recall only affects certain trucks equipped with a TufTrac Gen 2 suspension. Safety Risk: A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will notify the owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to inspect and tighten the axle clamp fasteners. The axle clamp castings will be replaced, as necessary.
Description (français)
Problème : Sur certains camions, les dispositifs de fixation de la ou des brides d'essieu pourraient ne pas avoir été serrées correctement. Par conséquent, les brides pourraient se desserrer. Si cela se produisait, l'essieu pourrait se déplacer et entraîner une perte de contrôle de la direction. Note : Ce rappel ne concerne que certains camions équipés d'une suspension TufTrac Gen 2. Risque pour la sécurité : Une perte de contrôle de la direction pourrait créer un risque d'accident. Mesures correctives : Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) doit aviser les propriétaires par la poste et leur demander d'amener leur camion dans un centre de service autorisé DTNA pour inspecter et resserrer les dispositifs de fixation des brides d'essieu. Les pièces moulées des brides d'essieu seront remplacées, au besoin.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 108SD | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Freightliner 122SD | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Western Star 47X | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Western Star 49X | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freightliner 108SD | 2021 | 0 | 10 |
| Freightliner 108SD | 2022 | 0 | 4 |
| Freightliner 108SD | 2023 | 0 | 5 |
| Freightliner 108SD | 2024 | 0 | 2 |
| Freightliner 108SD | 2025 | 0 | 6 |
| Freightliner 108SD | 2026 | 0 | 4 |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2021 | 0 | 14 |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2022 | 2 | 9 |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2023 | 1 | 7 |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2024 | 0 | 3 |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2025 | 0 | 9 |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2026 | 0 | 4 |
| Freightliner 122SD | 2021 | 1 | 6 |
| Freightliner 122SD | 2022 | 0 | 3 |
| Freightliner 122SD | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Freightliner 122SD | 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| Freightliner 122SD | 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2021 | 2 | 14 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2022 | 1 | 10 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2023 | 1 | 8 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2024 | 0 | 8 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2025 | 1 | 13 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2026 | 0 | 6 |
| Western Star 47X | 2021 | 0 | 9 |
| Western Star 47X | 2022 | 0 | 10 |
| Western Star 47X | 2023 | 1 | 12 |
| Western Star 47X | 2024 | 0 | 5 |
| Western Star 47X | 2025 | 2 | 11 |
| Western Star 47X | 2026 | 0 | 6 |