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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V503000

2013 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2014 Freightliner Coronado | 2015 Freightliner Coronado | 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | 2012 Western Star 4900 | 2015 Freightliner 114sd | 2013 Western Star 4900 | 2014 Western Star 4900 | 2015 Western Star 4900 | 2014 Freightliner 114sd | 2013 Freightliner 114sd | 2012 Freightliner 114sd | 2015 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2014 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2012 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | 2013 Freightliner Coronado | 2012 Freightliner Coronado — Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Published August 7, 2018 · Recall initiated: July 31, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V503000, published August 7, 2018 and initiated July 31, 2018. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2013 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2014 Freightliner Coronado | 2015 Freightliner Coronado | 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | 2012 Western Star 4900 | 2015 Freightliner 114sd | 2013 Western Star 4900 | 2014 Western Star 4900 | 2015 Western Star 4900 | 2014 Freightliner 114sd | 2013 Freightliner 114sd | 2012 Freightliner 114sd | 2015 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2014 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2012 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | 2013 Freightliner Coronado | 2012 Freightliner Coronado — Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly.

What's the hazard

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado, Business Class M2, 114SD, and Western Star 4900 trucks. In certain front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combinations, braking may cause high vibrations, resulting in early failure of the tie-rod tube.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake linings, brake spider, and tie-rod, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL782.

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Recall details

Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Model
BUSINESS CLASS M2
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2013 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2014 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO | 2015 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO | 2013 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2014 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2015 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2015 FREIGHTLINER 114SD | 2013 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2014 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2014 FREIGHTLINER 114SD | 2013 FREIGHTLINER 114SD | 2012 FREIGHTLINER 114SD | 2015 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2014 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2013 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO | 2012 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2013 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2014 Freightliner Coronado | 2015 Freightliner Coronado | 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | 2012 Western Star 4900 | 2015 Freightliner 114sd | 2013 Western Star 4900 | 2014 Western Star 4900 | 2015 Western Star 4900 | 2014 Freightliner 114sd | 2013 Freightliner 114sd | 2012 Freightliner 114sd | 2015 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2014 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2012 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | 2013 Freightliner Coronado | 2012 Freightliner Coronado — Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V503000 on August 7, 2018. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado, Business Class M2, 114SD, and Western Star 4900 trucks. In certain front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combinations, braking may cause high vibrations, resulting in early failure of the tie-rod tube.

What should I do if I have this product?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake linings, brake spider, and tie-rod, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL782.

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.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)