Freightliner Vocational Trucks Recalled for Steering Issue

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Jack Roberts, Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT)  /  October 15, 2018

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has issued a recall alert for nearly 20,000 2018-2019 model year Freightliner 108SD, 114SD and Business Class M2 vocational trucks.

According to NHTSA, the trucks may have an incorrectly installed steering shaft assembly. The issue can cause a loss of connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels, which can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Daimler Trucks North America will notify owners and dealers of this recall notice. Dealers will inspect and repair the steering shaft as necessary, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin Nov. 16. Owners can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. The DTNA record number for this recall is FL-791.

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Daimler recalls nearly 20,000 Freightliner, Western Star trucks over steering shaft issue

Matt Cole, Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ)  /  October 15, 2018

Two separate recalls by Daimler Trucks North America include nearly 20,000 trucks, most of which are severe service, while a recall by Navistar involves around 600 severe service International trucks, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The largest of the two Daimler recalls is for improperly installed steering shaft assemblies in approximately 19,754 trucks. Affected trucks include model year 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 2018-2019 Freightliner 114SD and 2018-2019 Freightliner Business Class M2.

Daimler says an improperly installed steering shaft assembly can cause a loss of connection between the steering wheel and front wheels.

Daimler will notify affected truck owners and repair the assembly if necessary. Owners can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 with recall number FL-791. NHTSA’s recall number is 18V-646.

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