Freightliner Cascadia; Western Star 4900 (2016): Steering
Recall 17V628000 · Oct 6, 2017 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
41
vehicles affected
41
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V628000
- Date
- Oct 6, 2017
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Units affected
- 41
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Tie rod assembly; Steering
- Model years
- 2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016 Western Star 4900 and Freightliner Cascadia vehicles, equipped with certain Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
What can happen
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim to owners on December 4, 2017. The recall began on March 7, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-751.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Cascadia | 2016 |
| Western Star | 4900 | 2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V628000?
2 models: Freightliner Cascadia (2016), Western Star 4900 (2016), about 41 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V628000?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim to owners on.
What can happen?
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and 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.