Recall 10V322000: 2009–2010 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 3 other models

Report received

Jul 13, 2010

Manufacturer

Daimler trucks north america

Potentially affected

6,325vehicles

Model years

2009–2010

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 freightliner business class m2, sterling acterra, a-line, and l-line heavy trucks manufactured from september 8, 2008 through april 20, 2009 equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering columns. The weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (I.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.)

Possible consequence

Mislocated welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. This condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning.

Remedy

Dtna will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on december 23, 2010. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2009 Freightliner Business Class M22 complaints
• 2010 Freightliner Business Class M20 complaints
• 2009 Sterling A-Line0 complaints
• 2010 Sterling A-Line0 complaints
• 2009 Sterling Acterra0 complaints
• 2010 Sterling Acterra0 complaints
• 2009 Sterling L-Line1 complaints
• 2010 Sterling L-Line0 complaints