The defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Freightliner M2, 108SD, and 114SD vehicles. The u-joint pinch bolt on the steering shaft may become detached, which can cause a loss of steering control.
The risk
Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the joint, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 1, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-937.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 108SD | 2023 |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2023 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2023 |
Components: STEERING
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 | 2023 | 0 | 5 |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2023 | 1 | 7 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2023 | 1 | 8 |
Other steering recalls in 2022
70 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the steering; Daimler Trucks North America, LLC filed 166 campaigns in all.
| 22V943000 20 Dec 2022 | New Flyer of America, Inc. |
| 22V936000 16 Dec 2022 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 22V916000 12 Dec 2022 | East Manufacturing Corp. |
| 22V906000 8 Dec 2022 | Kia America, Inc. |
| 22V892000 2 Dec 2022 | Pierce Manufacturing |
| 22V890000 2 Dec 2022 | Newmar Corporation |
| 22V879000 29 Nov 2022 | Alexis Fire Equipment Company |
| 22V871000 23 Nov 2022 | Marion Body Works Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2022