Recall
Freightliner M2 — 23V105000
NHTSA ID
23V105000
Make
Freightliner
Model
M2
Years Affected
2020
Recall Date
2023-02-20
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Units Affected
60,604
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL967
Summary
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Columbia, Coronado, Business Class M2, and 2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm.
Consequence
Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL967. This recall expands recall number 21V-689.