2010 Fccc Redundant Custom Chassis S2, Freightliner Business Class M2 and others recall: column
Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on September 15, 2009. It covers about 1,505 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,505
- reported
- Sep 15, 2009
- owners notified
- Nov 6, 2009
Steering: column
- What is wrong
- Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2010 thomas built school buses and freightliner business class m2 medium duty trucks and freightliner custom chassis s2 vehicles manufactured between april 21 and july 2, 2009, equipped with trw igen 3 intermediate steering columns. The weld around the 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.)
- Risk
- Mislocated welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. This condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Daimler trucks will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on november 6, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 09V355000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 09V355000
Is there a recall on the 2010 Fccc Redundant Custom Chassis S2, Freightliner Business Class M2 and others column?
Yes. Recall 09V355000, reported on September 15, 2009, covers about 1,505 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 09V355000?
Daimler trucks will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on november 6, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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