2012-2015 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2 and others recall: tie rod assembly
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on July 31, 2018. It covers about 1,256 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,256
- reported
- Jul 31, 2018
- owners notified
- Mar 22, 2019
- related complaints
- 5
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A tie-rod failure would cause a disconnect between the front wheels, resulting in a loss of steering ability, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 18V503000
Affected vehicles
- Freightliner 114SD 2012-2015 2012201320142015
- Freightliner Business Class M2 2012-2015 2012201320142015
- Freightliner Cascadia 2012-2015 2012201320142015
- Freightliner Coronado 2012-2015 2012201320142015
- Western Star 4900 2012-2015 2012201320142015
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about steering problems.
2012 Freightliner 114SD2013 Freightliner 114SD2014 Freightliner 114SD2015 Freightliner 114SD2012 Freightliner Business Class M22013 Freightliner Business Class M22014 Freightliner Business Class M22015 Freightliner Business Class M22012 Freightliner Cascadia2013 Freightliner Cascadia2014 Freightliner Cascadia2015 Freightliner Cascadia
Questions about recall 18V503000
Is there a recall on the 2012-2015 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2 and others tie rod assembly?
Yes. Recall 18V503000, reported on July 31, 2018, covers about 1,256 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V503000?
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.
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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