2013 Freightliner 114sd | 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | 2012 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2013 Freightliner 108sd | 2013 Freightliner Business Class M2 — Steering: column
Published April 2, 2012 · Recall initiated: April 2, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V137000, published April 2, 2012. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2013 Freightliner 114sd | 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | 2012 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2013 Freightliner 108sd | 2013 Freightliner Business Class M2 — Steering: column.
What's the hazard
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING ONE 2012 CASCADIA AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 AND 2013 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 VEHICLES, AND MODEL YEAR 2013 108SD AND 114SD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 20, 2012, THROUGH FEBRUARY 17, 2012. CERTAIN PROPERTY CLASS 04 (PC04) STEERING WHEEL NUTS WITH INCOMPLETELY FORMED THREADS WERE SUPPLIED TO DTNA IN LIEU OF THE SPECIFIED PROPERTY CLASS 05 NUTS. THE STEERING WHEEL NUTS SUPPLIED MAY NOT PROVIDE THE CLAMP LOAD REQUIRED TO FULLY SEAT THE STEERING WHEEL ON THE STEERING SHAFT WHEN TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
What to do
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL HAVE A NEW STEERING WHEEL NUT INSTALLED BY DTNA AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Model
- 114SD
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2013 FREIGHTLINER 114SD | 2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2013 FREIGHTLINER 108SD | 2013 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Freightliner 114sd | 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | 2012 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2013 Freightliner 108sd | 2013 Freightliner Business Class M2 — Steering: column recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V137000 on April 2, 2012. Reported hazard: DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING ONE 2012 CASCADIA AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 AND 2013 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 VEHICLES, AND MODEL YEAR 2013 108SD AND 114SD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 20, 2012, THROUGH FEBRUARY 17, 2012. CERTAIN PROPERTY CLASS 04 (PC04) STEERING WHEEL NUTS WITH INCOMPLETELY FORMED THREADS WERE SUPPLIED TO DTNA IN LIEU OF THE SPECIFIED PROPERTY CLASS 05 NUTS. THE STEERING WHEEL NUTS SUPPLIED MAY NOT PROVIDE THE CLAMP LOAD REQUIRED TO FULLY SEAT THE STEERING WHEEL ON THE STEERING SHAFT WHEN TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
What should I do if I have this product?
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL HAVE A NEW STEERING WHEEL NUT INSTALLED BY DTNA AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2012. 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: 114SD.