CanadaCertain 2021–2026 Freightliner trucks — including BUSINESS CLASS M2, 49X, 47X, 114SD, 122SD and 108SD — equipped with a TufTrac Gen 2 suspension are affected; these can be identified by the listed model names and model years. The axle clamp fasteners may not have been tightened properly, which can allow the clamps to loosen, let the axle move and cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Daimler Truck North America will notify owners by mail and advise taking the truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to inspect and tighten the axle clamp fasteners; axle clamp castings will be replaced as necessary.
How to identify it
2021–2026 Freightliner BUSINESS CLASS M2
2021–2026 Freightliner 49X
2021–2026 Freightliner 47X
2021–2026 Freightliner 114SD
2021–2026 Freightliner 122SD
2021–2026 Freightliner 108SD
The hazard
On certain trucks, the fasteners for the axle clamp(s) may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the clamps could loosen. If this happens, the axle could move and cause a loss of steering control.
Note: This recall only affects certain trucks equipped with a TufTrac Gen 2 suspension.
A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.
What to do
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will notify the owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to inspect and tighten the axle clamp fasteners. The axle clamp castings will be replaced, as necessary.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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