2010 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2009 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2010 Sterling Acterra | 2010 Sterling A-Line | 2009 Sterling A-Line | 2009 Sterling Acterra | 2009 Sterling L-Line | 2010 Sterling L-Line — Steering: column
Published July 13, 2010 · Recall initiated: July 13, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V322000, published July 13, 2010. Recalling firm: FREIGHTLINER LLC; 2010 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2009 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2010 Sterling Acterra | 2010 Sterling A-Line | 2009 Sterling A-Line | 2009 Sterling Acterra | 2009 Sterling L-Line | 2010 Sterling L-Line — Steering: column.
What's the hazard
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, STERLING ACTERRA, A-LINE, AND L-LINE HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 THROUGH APRIL 20, 2009 EQUIPPED WITH TRW IGEN3 INTERMEDIATE STEERING COLUMNS. THE WELD AROUND THE IGEN3 STEERING SHAFT TUBE THAT SECURES THE SPLINE TUBE TO THE INTERMEDIATE TUBE MAY BE MISLOCATED (I.E., NOT FULLY OVER THE SEAM CREATED WHEN THE TUBES ARE PRESSED TOGETHER.)
What to do
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE BUSES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Model
- BUSINESS CLASS M2
- Manufacturer
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Lot
- 2010 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2009 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2010 STERLING ACTERRA | 2010 STERLING A-LINE | 2009 STERLING A-LINE | 2009 STERLING ACTERRA | 2009 STERLING L-LINE | 2010 STERLING L-LINE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2009 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2010 Sterling Acterra | 2010 Sterling A-Line | 2009 Sterling A-Line | 2009 Sterling Acterra | 2009 Sterling L-Line | 2010 Sterling L-Line — Steering: column recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V322000 on July 13, 2010. Reported hazard: DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, STERLING ACTERRA, A-LINE, AND L-LINE HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 THROUGH APRIL 20, 2009 EQUIPPED WITH TRW IGEN3 INTERMEDIATE STEERING COLUMNS. THE WELD AROUND THE IGEN3 STEERING SHAFT TUBE THAT SECURES THE SPLINE TUBE TO THE INTERMEDIATE TUBE MAY BE MISLOCATED (I.E., NOT FULLY OVER THE SEAM CREATED WHEN THE TUBES ARE PRESSED TOGETHER.)
What should I do if I have this product?
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE BUSES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FREIGHTLINER. Model: BUSINESS CLASS M2.