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Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2017-2019 Freightliner and Western Star trucks with loose steering bolts that could cause loss of vehicle control and crash risk. Owners must have steering components inspected by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner and Western Star trucks that may have loose steering bolts. This could cause loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk if not fixed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223686-daimler-trucks-2017-2019-freightliner-steering-recall-loose-bolts-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223686-daimler-trucks-2017-2019-freightliner-steering-recall-loose-bolts-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V913000
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“Daimler Trucks 2017-2019 Freightliner Steering Recall: Loose Bolts Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223686-daimler-trucks-2017-2019-freightliner-steering-recall-loose-bolts-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V913000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V913000).
Why it’s dangerous
Loose tie rod arm bolts can separate, causing loss of steering control. This may lead to a crash if the vehicle is driven without proper steering alignment.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2019 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, 108SD, Cascadia, Business class M2 trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Western Star 4700/4900/5700 trucks with Detroit Axle axles are affected. Drivers of these trucks are most at risk due to potential loss of steering control.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your truck has Detroit Axle axles and was manufactured between 2017 and 2019. The recall covers specific Freightliner and Western Star models listed in the official notice.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Inspection
Dealers will inspect steering arm and tie rod arm bolts and install new fasteners if needed, free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts for to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-802.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Loose tie rod arm bolts may separate, causing loss of vehicle control and increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my truck is affected?
Your truck is affected if it has Detroit Axle axles and was manufactured between 2017 and 2019, including specific Freightliner and Western Star models listed in the recall notice.
What should I do if I own an affected truck?
Contact a dealer for a free inspection of steering components. Dealers will tighten bolts or install new fasteners as needed.
Contact Daimler Trucks
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Trucks to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V913000 — Daimler Trucks Daimler Trucks Hello, I own a Daimler Trucks that is covered by recall 18V913000 from Daimler Trucks. The official recall notice states: DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts for to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-802. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V913000 (December 19, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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