Detroit Model 2, Model 3: Steering
Recall 21E029000 · Apr 16, 2021 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
172
units affected
172
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21E029000
- Date
- Apr 16, 2021
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 172
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Tie rod assembly; Steering > Critical fasteners
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Detroit Model 2 and 3 axles. The steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture.
What can happen
A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod arm and steering arm bolts, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-884.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | Model 2 | Not stated |
| Detroit | Model 3 | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21E029000?
2 models: Detroit Model 2 (all years), Detroit Model 3 (all years), about 172 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21E029000?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod arm and steering arm bolts, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-884.
What can happen?
A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.