SteeringRecall 18V-646 · Freightliner vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 18V-646 covers 19,754 Freightliner vehicles for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on September 19, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 68% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V646000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, and Business Class M2 vehicles. The steering shaft assembly may have been installed incorrectly, which can cause a loss of connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels.
The risk
A loss of connection between the steering wheel and front wheels can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the steering shaft assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-791.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
68%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 1, 2017 to August 3, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.