Suspension: multiple axleRecall 20V-539 · Freightliner and Western Star vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 20V-539 covers 103 Freightliner and Western Star vehicles for a suspension: multiple axle problem, reported to NHTSA on September 3, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q3) shows 79% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V539000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Truckers North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD and Western Star 4700, and 4900 vehicles equipped with certain SL2065 steerable lift axles. The lower rear pivot cap screws may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.
The risk
If the screws are not long enough to engage the corresponding nuts, the hardware may separate from the suspension system, becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower rear pivot cap screws for the proper length, correcting the hardware as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-862.
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
79%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.