Transport Canada Recall - 2021304 - DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA
Summary
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2021 | FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2, 2021 | FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA, 2021 | FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS (FCCC) | MT CHASSIS, 2021 | FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS (FCCC) | RV CHASSIS, 2021 | FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS (FCCC) | S2 CHASSIS, 2021 | FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS (FCCC) | XC CHASSIS, 2021 | WESTERN STAR | 4700, 2021 | WESTERN STAR | 4900, 2021 | WESTERN STAR | 5700, 2022 | FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2, 2022 | FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA, 2022 | FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS (FCCC) | MT CHASSIS, 2022 | FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS (FCCC) | RV CHASSIS, 2022 | FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS (FCCC) | S2 CHASSIS, 2022 | FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS (FCCC) | XC CHASSIS, 2022 | WESTERN STAR | 4700, 2022 | WESTERN STAR | 4900, 2022 | WESTERN STAR | 5700
Issue
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the tie rod clamp may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the tie rod end could loosen and separate. If this happens, there could be a loss of steering control.
Safety Risk:
A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a DTNA authorized service facility to replace the tie rod clamp nuts and bolts.
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Details
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