2020-2021 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 122SD and others recall: multiple axle
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on September 3, 2020. It covers about 103 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 103
- reported
- Sep 3, 2020
- owners notified
- Oct 30, 2020
- related complaints
- 1
Suspension: multiple axle
- What is wrong
- Daimler Truckers North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD and Western Star 4700, and 4900 vehicles equipped with certain SL2065 steerable lift axles. The lower rear pivot cap screws may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.
- Risk
- If the screws are not long enough to engage the corresponding nuts, the hardware may separate from the suspension system, becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower rear pivot cap screws for the proper length, correcting the hardware as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-862.
Recall number 20V539000
Affected vehicles
- Freightliner 114SD 2020-2021 20202021
- Freightliner 122SD 2020-2021 20202021
- Western Star 4700 2020-2021 20202021
- Western Star 4900 2020-2021 20202021
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 20V539000
Is there a recall on the 2020-2021 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 122SD and others multiple axle?
Yes. Recall 20V539000, reported on September 3, 2020, covers about 103 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V539000?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower rear pivot cap screws for the proper length, correcting the hardware as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-862.
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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