Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2020 Freightliner 108SD trucks with potential steering loss due to drag link separation. Owners must contact DTNA for free repair before driving.
Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner 108SD trucks because a loose drag link could cause total loss of steering control, increasing crash risk. Affected vehicles need a free repair to prevent potential accidents.
The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened properly, causing it to come loose. This can lead to complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm, resulting in total loss of steering control and increased crash risk.
Owners of 2020 Freightliner 108SD trucks are affected. Drivers of these vehicles face the highest risk due to potential loss of steering control.
Check for 2020 Freightliner 108SD trucks. The recall covers vehicles with a drag link taper joint that may not have been tightened sufficiently.
Call 1-800-547-0712 to schedule a free repair for the drag link taper joint.
DTNA will inspect and repair the drag link taper joint if needed at no cost.
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.
The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently, causing it to come loose and potentially separate from the steering arm.
Check if you own a 2020 Freightliner 108SD truck, as this recall covers specific models from 2019-2021.
Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to schedule a free repair for the drag link taper joint.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Trucks North America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V105000 — Daimler Trucks North America Daimler Trucks North America Hello, I own a Daimler Trucks North America that is covered by recall 23V105000 from Daimler Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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