NHTSAGeneral Alert
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC - Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
Published: February 8, 2024Recall ID: 24V093000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 FCCC MT45G, MT45, and Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.
Affected Products
Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly |
| Nhtsa id | 24V093000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V093000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Defect summary | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 FCCC MT45G, MT45, and Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control. |
| Completion rate | 63.64 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the steering gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for the recall is FL995. |
| Consequence summary | A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | FL995 |
| Potentially affected | 11 |
| Report received date | 2024-02-08T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |