FL866 – Steer Axle Spindle Nut Snap-Ring Installation – 2020-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD & Business Class M2 & Western Star 4700, 4900 & 5700

Freightliner Cascadia

October 27, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V660000 Steer Axle Spindle Nut Snap-Ring Installation A missing or improperly installed locking snap ring can result in wheel-end failure and potentially a wheel-off/separation condition, increasing the risk of crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V660 Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC Components SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected 1,411   Summary Daimler Trucks North … Read more

FL864 – Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label/FMVSS 120 – 2020-2021 Western Star 4700 & 4900 & Freightliner Coronado, 108SD & 114SD

Western Star 4900

October 14, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V634000 Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label/FMVSS 120 Incorrect weight rating information on the certification labels could result in potential overloading of the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V634 Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC Components TIRES, EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected 53   Summary Daimler Trucks North … Read more

Fuel Leaks From Loose Clamps – 2019-2020 Freightliner Sprinter

2020 Freightliner Sprinter

September 29, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V595000 Fuel Leaks From Loose Clamps A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V595 Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected 4,010   Summary Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinters. The fuel lineRead more

FL863 – Brake Lights Stay Illuminated After Pedal Release – 2017-2021 Freightliner Cascadia P4

2022 Freightliner Cascadia

September 18, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V567000 Brake Lights Stay Illuminated After Pedal Release If the brake lights remain illuminated, drivers may be unaware when the truck is actually slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V567 Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected 128,269   Summary … Read more

FL862 – Lower Rear Pivot Cap Screws May Be Too Short – 2020-2021 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD

September 3, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V539000 Lower Rear Pivot Cap Screws May Be Too Short If the screws are not long enough to engage the corresponding nuts, the hardware may separate from the suspension system, becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V539 Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America … Read more