FL888 – Loose Tie Rod Clamps – 2021-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 108SD, Western Star 4900, 4700, 5700, Custom Chass RV Chassis, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, & Custom Chass MT Chassis

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May 19, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V369000

Loose Tie Rod Clamps

Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V369

Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Components STEERING

Potential Number of Units Affected 8,482

 

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 108SD, Western Star 4900, 4700, 5700, Custom Chass RV Chassis, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.

 

Remedy

Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA’s number for this recall is FL-888.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

 

Check for Daimler Trucks North America Recalls

 


Subject: Tie Rod Clamp (Lock Nut) Over-Crimped
Tie Rod End Clamp Bolts
Models Affected: 2, 3 & 5 DETROITTM Front Steer Axles

 

General Information

Daimler Trucks North America LLC, on behalf of its DETROITTM Powertrain Division, is initiating Recall Campaign D21R7 to replace the tie rod assembly on some model 2, 3 and 5 front steer axles built between December 15, 2020 and April 14, 2021.

Replacement parts from your facing Parts Distribution Center may now be ordered. Refer to “Table 1” for the applicable part or kit number.  If our records show that your dealership has ordered any vehicle(s) involved in campaign D21R7, a list of the customers and vehicle identification numbers will be available on DTNAConnect. Please refer to this list when ordering parts for this campaign.

There are approximately 10,095 units affected by Recall Campaign – D21R7.

Travel Time and Mileage

Due to the complexity of this safety-related repair and the tools required, this recall campaign does not qualify for travel time and mileage reimbursement. The repairs for this campaign need to be completed at an Authorized DTNA Service Facility.

 

Work Instructions

Please refer to the attached work instructions. Prior to performing the recall campaign, check the vehicle for a completion sticker (Form WAR260).

 

Tie Rod Assembly Replacement

1. Remove the bumper for both Cascadia models. For instructions, refer to Group 31 of the applicable workshop manual.

2. Remove the cotter pin from the tie rod end at both sides of the vehicle.

3. Remove the tie rod end castle nut at both sides of the vehicle.

4. Using a Tiger Tool tie rod end remover, or a similar, remove the tie rod end from the tie rod arm at the driver’s side of the vehicle.

5. Using a Tiger Tool tie rod end remover, or a similar, remove the tie rod end from the tie rod arm at the passenger side of the vehicle.

6. Remove the old tie rod assembly from under the vehicle.

7. Remove the castle nut and plastic protective cover from both ends of the new tie rod assembly.

8. At one side of the vehicle, install the tie rod end into the spindle. Install a new castle nut and hand tighten
the nut.

9. Adjust the tie rod until the other end of it can be installed into the spindle at the other end of the vehicle.
Install the other tie rod end into the spindle. Install a new castle nut and hand tighten the nut.

10. Tighten the castle nuts 163 to 230 N·m (120 to 170 lb·ft). If the cotter pin hole in the tie rod end stud is not aligned with any of the castle nut slots, further turn the castle nut a maximum of one-sixth of a turn to align it.

11. Install a new cotter pin in the tie rod end stud and castle nut. Ensure the tangs are bent properly.

12. Perform a full truck alignment. For instructions, refer to Group 33 of the applicable workshop manual.

IMPORTANT: If the vehicle is equipped with an APS3 steering gear, it must be calibrated when an axle alignment is performed. See Section 46.09.105, Active Power Steering (APS) Calibration of the applicable workshop manual for procedures.

13. Install the bumper. For instructions, refer to Group 31 of the applicable workshop manual.

14. Test Drive unit in order to calibrate the Electronic Stability Control System(ESC).

 



26 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE MODEL YEAR
FCCC MT CHASSIS 2021-2022
FCCC S2 2021-2022
FCCC S2RV 2021-2022
FCCC XB CHASSIS 2021-2022
FCCC XC CHASSIS 2021-2022
FREIGHTLINER 108SD 2021-2022
FREIGHTLINER 114SD 2021-2022
FREIGHTLINER 122SD 2021-2022
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2021-2022
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2021-2022
WESTERN STAR 4700 2021-2022
WESTERN STAR 4900 2021-2022
WESTERN STAR 5700 2021-2022

 


19 Associated Documents

ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RIONL-21V369-4286.pdf 270.485KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-21V369-9889.pdf 636.916KB

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Miscellaneous Document- Amended Defect Information Report

RMISC-21V369-0257.pdf 794.111KB

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Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2

RCLRPT-21V369-8393.PDF 217.631KB

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Miscellaneous Document- Defect Information Report

RMISC-21V369-3579.pdf 781.823KB

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Recall 573 Report- Amendment 1

RCLRPT-21V369-4537.PDF 217.594KB

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Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-21V369-4611.PDF 217.556KB

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Recall 573 Report- Amendment 1

RCLRPT-21V369-7725.PDF 217.594KB

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Miscellaneous Document- Defect Information Report

RMISC-21V369-4874.pdf 794.061KB

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-21V369-7690.pdf 646.216KB

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Recall 573 Report- Amendment 3

RCLRPT-21V369-2242.PDF 217.679KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-21V369-2775.pdf 596.301KB

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Miscellaneous Document- Amended Defect Information Report

RMISC-21V369-3299.pdf 801.755KB

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-4

RCLQRT-21V369-5958.PDF 211.135KB

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Latest Recalls Documents

For the Latest and Most Recent Recalls Information Visit the link below…

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=21V369&docType=RCL

 


 

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