Freightliner Business Class M2 (2018-2019): Steering
Recall 18V487000 · Jul 20, 2018 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
9,093
vehicles affected
9,093
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V487000
- Date
- Jul 20, 2018
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Units affected
- 9,093
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering
- Model years
- 2018-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks. The steering shaft assembly may have been installed incorrectly, which can cause a loss of connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels.
What can happen
A loss of connection between the steering wheel and front wheels can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steering assembly installation, repairing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-781.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Business Class M2 | 2018-2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V487000?
1 model: Freightliner Business Class M2 (2018-2019), about 9,093 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V487000?
DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steering assembly installation, repairing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-781.
What can happen?
A loss of connection between the steering wheel and front wheels can cause a loss of vehicle control, 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.