Daimler Trucks North America, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2017
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 29 safety recalls made by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC in 2017. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 15, 2017
(Campaign #: FL-759)
Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
NHTSA ID: 17V810000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 24,860
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 0.92
November 28, 2017
(Campaign #: FL-756)
Brake Lights May Not Activate
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal.
NHTSA ID: 17V761000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 438,255
Consequence Summary:
If the brake lights fail to illuminate, there would not be a signal to other motorists that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. Daimler issued interim notifications to owners on January 22, 2018. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-756.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 72.15
November 17, 2017
(Campaign #: FL-754)
Shift Lock Bolt may Prevent Downshifting
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Cascadia trucks equipped with Detroit automatic transmissions. A shift lock bolt within the transmission can seize, preventing the transmission from being shifted out of gear range 7 through 12.
NHTSA ID: 17V730000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 231
Consequence Summary:
If the transmission cannot be shifted out of gear range 7 through 12, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and replace the transmission shift bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-754.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 89.61
November 17, 2017
(Campaign #: FL-753)
Buckle Mount Rod May Fracture/FMVSS 210
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, Saf-T-Liner HDX, and Minotour SRW school buses, equipped with IMMI-brand 3-point lap and shoulder belts. Under load, the seat belt buckle mount rod can fracture. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
NHTSA ID: 17V729000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 51
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, if the buckle mount rod fractures, the seat occupant may not be restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle rods, free of charge. DTNA issues owners an interim notification on December 11, 2017. The recall began on May 23, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-753.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 58.82
October 19, 2017
(Campaign #: FL-752)
Propane Line Contact with Transmission Yoke
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Thomas Built Bus Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The affected vehicles are propane-powered and have propane fuel lines that may contact the transmission yoke, possibly causing a propane leak.
NHTSA ID: 17V665000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
# of Units Affected: 916
Consequence Summary:
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the propane line routing, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on December 14, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-752.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 95.96
October 6, 2017
(Campaign #: FL-748)
Loose Upper Pinch Bolt may cause Loss of Steering
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The upper steering pinch bolt may not have been properly tightened, possibly causing a loss of mechanical connection between the steering wheel and front wheels.
NHTSA ID: 17V629000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 138
Consequence Summary:
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the upper steering shaft pinch bolt is properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-748. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been checked.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
Completion Rate (%): 97.83
October 6, 2017
(Campaign #: FL-751)
Tie Rod may Loosen
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.
NHTSA ID: 17V628000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 41
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 82.93
September 21, 2017
(Campaign #: FL-746)
Battery Cable may Chafe and Short on Axle Yoke
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Western Star 4700 trucks. The battery cable may contact the all wheel drive axle yoke.
NHTSA ID: 17V588000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 32
Consequence Summary:
Battery cable contact with the axle yoke may cause the cable to chafe and short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery cables, repairing them as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-746.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 81.25
September 21, 2017
(Campaign #: FL-747)
Seats are Missing Reinforcement Bracket
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. A reinforcement bracket may be missing from the seats that have 3-point seat belts.
NHTSA ID: 17V587000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 53
Consequence Summary:
Without the reinforcement bracket, the seat may not be adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats, installing any missing reinforcement brackets, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on November 7, 2017. The recall began on March 15, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-747.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 75.47
September 21, 2017
(Campaign #: FL-747)
Seats are Missing Reinforcement Bracket
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. A reinforcement bracket may be missing from the seats that have 3-point seat belts.
NHTSA ID: 17V589000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 28
Consequence Summary:
Without the reinforcement bracket, the seat may not remain adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats, installing any missing reinforcement brackets, as needed, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on November 7, 2017. The recall began on March 14, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-747.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 71.43
August 24, 2017
(Campaign #: FL-745)
Front Axle Capacity Exceeds Spring Capacity
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Western Star 4900 trucks. The front axle weight capacity may exceed the spring capacity.
NHTSA ID: 17V521000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 38
Consequence Summary:
Overloaded springs may result in the front axle separating from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle springs, free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-745.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 71.05
July 19, 2017
(Campaign #: FL744)
Fuel Pump May Fail
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Freightliner 122SD trucks, Western Star 4900 and 6900 trucks, and Freightliner Custom Chassis XCM and XCP chassis equipped with Cummins ISX15 engines. The affected engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear may slip on its drive shaft, resulting in a loss of fuel pump function.
NHTSA ID: 17V450000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 74
Consequence Summary:
Failure of the fuel pump will result in a sudden engine stall with no warning, and with no ability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Cummins will send notices to the owners of the affected vehicles and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on September 11, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL744.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 72.97
July 17, 2017
(Campaign #: FL741)
Battery Cable may Rub Against Frame Rail
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Freightliner Custom Chassis XCR chassis. A battery cable mounting bracket may not have been installed correctly, as a result, the improperly routed and clipped battery cable can contact the frame rail, possibly chafing and short circuiting.
NHTSA ID: 17V451000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 1,308
Consequence Summary:
A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and revise the battery cable mounting bracket and cable routing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL741.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 68.2
July 17, 2017
(Campaign #: FL-743)
Pocket Track may not Anchor Wheelchair in a Crash
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2005-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. In the event of a crash, the wheelchair pocket track anchorage may not adequately secure a the wheelchair.
NHTSA ID: 17V454000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 32
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, an unsecured wheelchair may increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add additional fasteners to the wheelchair pocket track to reinforce the anchorage, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed on September 13, 2017. The recall began on December 20, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-743.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 28.13
July 17, 2017
(Campaign #: FL-743)
Pocket Track may not Anchor Wheelchair in a Crash
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2005-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. In the event of a crash, the wheelchair pocket track anchorage may not adequately secure a the wheelchair.
NHTSA ID: 17V453000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,462
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, an unsecured wheelchair may increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add additional fasteners to the wheelchair pocket track to reinforce the anchorage, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on September 13, 2017. The recall began on December 20, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-743.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 37.21
July 17, 2017
(Campaign #: FL-742)
Recovery Tow Hooks may Fail
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, M2 Business Class, 114SD, and 122SD trucks, and Western Star 4700 and 5700 trucks. These vehicles have tow hooks used for recovery purposes that may fail during use.
NHTSA ID: 17V452000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,483
Consequence Summary:
If the tow hook fails without warning during a recovery operation, the sudden release of the vehicle may increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's tow hooks and, depending on their production date codes, will replace them, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-742.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 78.77
June 26, 2017
(Campaign #: FL-740)
Check Valve Missing from Air Brake System
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, and 114SD vehicles. The affected vehicles might not have a required check valve installed in one of the ports of the spring brake modulation valve. Without the valve, the primary air system is not isolated from the secondary air system.
NHTSA ID: 17V402000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,550
Consequence Summary:
A rapid loss of air pressure in the secondary system could cause a similar rapid loss of pressure in the primary system, which may lead to a sudden application of the parking brakes. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, installing a check valve, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 24, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-740.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 58.58
May 24, 2017
(Campaign #: FL-739)
Airline Hose and Engine Block Heater Wire may Melt
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Freightliner Custom Chassis S2G Chassis trucks. The vehicles have an airline hose and the engine block coolant heater wire that may not have been properly routed and secured during production.
NHTSA ID: 17V338000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 736
Consequence Summary:
The affected airline and wire may contact the exhaust pipe, possibly resulting in melting and shorting, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify the owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the airline and heater cord routing and secure them, if needed, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on July 18, 2017. The recall began on September 29, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-739.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 81.74
May 11, 2017
(Campaign #: FL-736)
Improperly Anchored Seat Lap Belt
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX transit buses. The occupant seat lap belts may have been anchored to the seat instead of the bus structure.
NHTSA ID: 17V314000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 46
Consequence Summary:
A seat lap belt anchored to the seat instead of the bus structure may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and modify the seat belt anchorage if necessary, free of charge. An interim notification was sent to owners on June 15, 2017. The recall began on February 6, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for the recall is FL-736.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 26.09
May 11, 2017
(Campaign #: FL-738)
Tandem Axle Output Shaft may Fracture
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 trucks built with NFD tandem rear axles. During the hardening process, the axle assembly output shaft may have been made brittle, possibly resulting in the output shaft fracturing while the vehicle is in use.
NHTSA ID: 17V315000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 698
Consequence Summary:
If output shaft fractures while descending a grade, the compression braking will be ineffective. Additionally, large debris may land in the road. Both scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify the owners, and Detroit Axle dealers will replace the output shaft, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-738.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 76.5
May 11, 2017
(Campaign #: FL-735)
Seat Mounting Reinforcement Brackets Missing
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour DRW school buses. The occupant seats may have been installed without reinforcement brackets being used underneath the seat rail as intended.
NHTSA ID: 17V312000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 22
Consequence Summary:
Without reinforcement brackets, in the event of a crash, the seats may come loose, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and install reinforcement brackets as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on July 5, 2017. The recall began on August 11, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for the recall is FL-735.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 27.27
May 11, 2017
(Campaign #: FL-737)
Seats Installed without Under-Rail Washers
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The occupant seats may have been installed without under-rail washers, reducing their anchorage strength.
NHTSA ID: 17V313000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,132
Consequence Summary:
Without under-rail washers, in the event of a crash, the seats may come loose, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and replace the mounting hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for the recall is FL-737.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 46.77
May 11, 2017
(Campaign #: FL-736)
Improperly Anchored Seat Lap Belt
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The occupant seat lap belts may have been anchored to the seat instead of the bus structure.
NHTSA ID: 17V317000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 152
Consequence Summary:
A seat lap belt anchored to the seat instead of the bus structure may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and modify the anchorage if necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on June 15, 2017. A second notice will be mailed when the remedy becomes available. The recall is expected to begin on July 9, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for the recall is FL-736.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 16.45
March 29, 2017
(Campaign #: FL-734)
Transmission Grade Brake may Remain Activated
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling one model year 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus equipped with an 8.0L propane engine and an Allison transmission. The transmission grade brake on this bus may not deactivate when the disable switch is depressed, which can cause a loss of traction in certain icy, or other slippery conditions, due to aggressive downshifting.
NHTSA ID: 17V217000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1
Consequence Summary:
If the transmission grade brake stays engaged, unknowingly to the operator, in low-traction conditions, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify the owner, and a dealer will update the bus' programming, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-734.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
March 29, 2017
(Campaign #: FL-734)
Transmission Grade Brake may Remain Activated
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 FCCC S2G trucks equipped with an 8.0L propane engine and an Allison transmission. The transmission grade brake on these trucks may not deactivate when the disable switch is depressed, which can cause a loss of traction in certain icy, or other slippery conditions, due to aggressive downshifting.
NHTSA ID: 17V215000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 25
Consequence Summary:
If the transmission grade brake stays engaged, unknowingly to the operator, in low-traction conditions, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's programming, free of charge. The recall began on May 31, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-734.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 36
February 27, 2017
(Campaign #: FL-733)
Possible Loss of Steering due to Loose Pinch Bolt
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX transit buses. The upper pinch bolt that secures the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels may not have been properly tightened.
NHTSA ID: 17V126000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 6
Consequence Summary:
The loose pinch bolt may result in a loss of steering and vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering shaft pinch bolt, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 24, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for the recall is FL-733.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
February 27, 2017
(Campaign #: FL-732)
Rapid Loss of Brake Air Pressure
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Western Star 4900 trucks. The aluminum air tanks on these vehicles may have improper welds possibly resulting in a rapid loss of air pressure.
NHTSA ID: 17V124000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 450
Consequence Summary:
A rapid loss of air pressure without warning may cause a sudden application of the park brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum air tanks with steel, triple compartment, air tanks, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-732.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 74.22
February 27, 2017
(Campaign #: FL-733)
Possible Loss of Steering due to Loose Pinch Bolt
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The upper pinch bolt that secures the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels may not have been properly tightened.
NHTSA ID: 17V125000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 149
Consequence Summary:
The loose pinch bolt may result in a loss of steering and vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering shaft pinch bolt, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 24, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for the recall is FL-733.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
January 19, 2017
(Campaign #: FL731)
Unresponsive Instrument Clusters and Turn Signals
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Freightliner Business Class M2, 108SD, and 114SD trucks. The affected trucks have been modified to be equipped with both left hand and right hand instrument clusters. Due to incompatibilities between the displays, the instrument clusters and/or turn signals may become unresponsive.
NHTSA ID: 17V043000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 769
Consequence Summary:
Unresponsive instrument clusters and/or turn signals can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left instrument cluster with a cluster compatible with the right display, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL731.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 44.21
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