Freightliner Econic SD (2020): Equipment
Recall 19V829000 · Nov 19, 2019 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
2
vehicles affected
2
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V829000
- Date
- Nov 19, 2019
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Units affected
- 2
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Other > Labels
- Model years
- 2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner Econic SD vehicles. The vehicle certification label contains the incorrect gross axle weight rating (GAWR) information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims- Other Than Passenger Cars."
What can happen
The incorrect weight rating information can result in overloading of the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DTNA reports that all affected vehicles have been remedied with new labels, therefore owner notifications will not be sent. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-840.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Econic SD | 2020 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V829000?
1 model: Freightliner Econic SD (2020), about 2 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V829000?
DTNA reports that all affected vehicles have been remedied with new labels, therefore owner notifications will not be sent. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-840.
What can happen?
The incorrect weight rating information can result in overloading of the axles, 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.