Freightliner 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, Coronado and 1 more (2012-2015): Steering
Recall 18V503000 · Jul 31, 2018 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
1,256
vehicles affected
1,256
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V503000
- Date
- Jul 31, 2018
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Units affected
- 1,256
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Tie rod assembly
- Model years
- 2012-2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 20 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 114SD | 2012-2015 |
| Freightliner | Business Class M2 | 2012-2015 |
| Freightliner | Cascadia | 2012-2015 |
| Freightliner | Coronado | 2012-2015 |
| Western Star | 4900 | 2012-2015 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V503000?
5 models: Freightliner 114SD (2012-2015), Freightliner Business Class M2 (2012-2015), Freightliner Cascadia (2012-2015) and 2 more, about 1,256 vehicles in all.
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.