Daimler Trucks North America, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2019
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 32 safety recalls made by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC in 2019. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 23, 2019
(Campaign #: FL-842)
Battery Support Module Can Cause Fire
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 FCC MT45G vehicles equipped with Ioxus 12V uSTART MD battery support modules. The uSTART module electronics can short circuit internally, causing the vehicle's battery to fully discharge into the uSTART module.
NHTSA ID: 19V916000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,852
Consequence Summary:
A short circuit in the uStart module can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers remove the uSTART and replace it with an equivalent battery, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 17, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-842.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99.95
December 6, 2019
(Campaign #: FL-841)
Fan Hub Bolts Improperly Torqued
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses equipped with Detroit Diesel DD5 engines. The fan hub bolts may have been may have been insufficiently tightened.
NHTSA ID: 19V869000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 145
Consequence Summary:
The loose bolts can cause the fan to damage surrounding components and/or detach from the engine, disabling the bus and resulting in an evacuation in an uncontrolled traffic situation, thereby increasing the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the fan hub bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-841.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.93
November 19, 2019
(Campaign #: FL-840)
Incorrect Information on Certification Label/FMVSS
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner Econic SD vehicles. The vehicle certification label contains the incorrect gross axle weight rating (GAWR) information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims- Other Than Passenger Cars."
NHTSA ID: 19V829000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 2
Consequence Summary:
The incorrect weight rating information can result in overloading of the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA reports that all affected vehicles have been remedied with new labels, therefore owner notifications will not be sent. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-840.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
November 19, 2019
(Campaign #: FL-839)
Flex Plate Fasteners Improperly Torqued
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses equipped with Detroit DD8 Engines and Allison Transmissions. The Flex-Plate/Torque Converter fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened.
NHTSA ID: 19V831000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 30
Consequence Summary:
The loose bolts can become lodged in the starter, disabling the bus, resulting in an evacuation in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on December 13, 2019. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-839.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 83.33
November 13, 2019
(Campaign #: FL-838)
VCU May Activate Anti-roll Back
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles equipped with a certain PowerDrive EV electric drivetrain. Due to a software error, the VCU may activate the anti-roll back feature during slow moving or stop and go conditions, which can cause unexpected vehicle movement.
NHTSA ID: 19V810000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 5
Consequence Summary:
Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will update the VCU software, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-838.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
November 7, 2019
(Campaign #: FL-837)
Brake Chambers Contacting the Frame Rail
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. Due to inadequate clearance between the brake chambers and the frame rail, the brake chambers can contact the frame rail and cause brake chamber to detach or be damaged.
NHTSA ID: 19V803000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 4
Consequence Summary:
A detached brake chamber can cause reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA reports that all affected vehicles have been remedied, therefore owner notifications will not be sent. The recall began on November 7, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-837.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
November 4, 2019
(Campaign #: FL-836)
Vent Windows May Detach
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Western Star 4900 and 5700 vehicles equipped with sleeper cab vent windows. Due to improper adhesive, the vent window may detach from the vehicle.
NHTSA ID: 19V792000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 2,725
Consequence Summary:
If the vent window detaches while the vehicle is in motion, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent windows, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on December 27, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-836.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 75.97
October 25, 2019
(Campaign #: FL-835)
Improperly Installed Steering Shaft Assembly
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Western Star 4700 vehicles. The steering shaft may have been improperly installed, potentially causing a loss of connection between the steering wheel and front axle wheels.
NHTSA ID: 19V769000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,331
Consequence Summary:
This loss of connection would result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vehicles, correcting the steering shaft installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-835.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 84.45
October 10, 2019
(Campaign #: FL834)
Baggage/Sleeper Side Door May Separate from Hinge
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Western Star 4900 and 5700 vehicles. The adhesive bond may fail allowing the baggage or sleeper side door to separate from the hinges.
NHTSA ID: 19V722000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 2,547
Consequence Summary:
A baggage or sleeper side door that separates from the vehicle while in motion can cause road debris, increasing the risk of an injury or crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners and dealers will install reinforcement clips with mechanical fasteners on each baggage and sleeper door hinge, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on December 6, 2019. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL834.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 79.1
October 10, 2019
(Campaign #: FL-833)
Delay In Seatbelt-Unfastened Telltale/FMVSS 208
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses built on a GMC Savannah or Chevrolet Express chassis. The seatbelt-unfastened warning light will not illuminate for approximately five seconds after the ignition is moved to the "on" or "start" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 19V718000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 7
Consequence Summary:
Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify DTNA owners, and GM dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2019. Owners may GM customer service at 1-800-462-8782 contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-833.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 0
October 9, 2019
(Campaign #: FL-833)
Delay In Seatbelt-Unfastened Telltale/FMVSS 208
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses. The seatbelt-unfastened warning light will not illuminate for approximately five seconds after the ignition is moved to the "on" or "start" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 19V717000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 1,045
Consequence Summary:
Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
GM has notified the Thomas Built owners, and GM dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-833.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 0
October 7, 2019
(Campaign #: FL-830)
ABS Indicator may not Warn of Malfunction/FMVSS
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The ABS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may not detect an incorrectly functioning solenoid valve for the ABS/ESC module during certain low voltage start conditions, potentially causing the ABS/ESC Malfunction indicator not to illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems" and number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
NHTSA ID: 19V711000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 12
Consequence Summary:
Without the alert, an operator may not be aware of an active ABS/ESC malfunction and unknowingly operate the vehicle with reduced ABS/ESC function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ABS/ESC module, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-830.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 81.82
October 4, 2019
(Campaign #: FL-832)
Insufficient Impact Absorption/FMVSS 222
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner EFX, Minotour, Saf-T-Liner C2, and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses equipped with SynTec S3B or S3C seats. The seats may have been manufactured with styrene blocks that may not provide sufficient impact absorption in certain specific areas around the steel seat frame of the back support. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 19V712000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 53,528
Consequence Summary:
The lack of impact absorption increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install additional impact material between the re-bond back and the vinyl back cover to increase the amount of absorption, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on November 29, 2019. The recall began June 22, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-832.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 74.85
September 27, 2019
(Campaign #: FL-828)
Insufficiently Tightened Flex Plate Fasteners
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses equipped with Detroit DD5 engines and Allison transmissions. The Flex-Plate/Torque Converter fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened.
NHTSA ID: 19V686000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 618
Consequence Summary:
The loose bolts may lead a disabled school bus and result in a school bus evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-828.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.09
August 22, 2019
(Campaign #: FL-825)
Missing Backup Cameras/FMVSS 111
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Minotour school buses. The school buses may be missing backup cameras. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
NHTSA ID: 19V620000
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION
# of Units Affected: 11
Consequence Summary:
The lack of rear visibility increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add a backup camera system, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification date on October 11, 2019. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-825.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 63.64
July 25, 2019
(Campaign #: FL-819)
Roof Hatch External Handle May Break/FMVSS 217
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Minotour, Saf-T Liner C2, Saf-T Liner EFX, and Saf-T Liner HDX school buses equipped with Safe Fleet Prolo Roof Escape hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.
NHTSA ID: 19V550000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 3,080
Consequence Summary:
If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a new handle, free of charge. Owners were issued an interim notification on September 13, 2019. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-819.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 76.82
July 24, 2019
(Campaign #: FL-820)
Brake Airline Damage
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles equipped with a certain 40K Light Weight Extra Duty Airliner suspension and 51 inch axle spacing configuration. The brake airlines may be damaged due to inadequate clearance between the ride height control valve and the brake airlines.
NHTSA ID: 19V548000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 183
Consequence Summary:
Damage to the brake airlines can cause reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a new bracket for the height control valve to add additional clearance for the brake airlines, free of charge. The recall began September 16, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-820.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 80.87
July 24, 2019
(Campaign #: FL-819)
Roof Hatch External Handle May Break
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Thomas Built Minotour, 2019-2020 Saf-T Liner C2, and 2019 Saf-T Liner HDX buses equipped with Safe Fleet Roof Escape hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.
NHTSA ID: 19V549000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 11
Consequence Summary:
If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a new handle, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on September 11, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-819.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 45.45
June 11, 2019
(Campaign #: FL-817)
Front Axles may be Insufficiently Lubricated
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Business Class M2 and 2020 108SD vehicles equipped with Meritor MX 120 EVO Front Drive Steer axles. The axles may have insufficient lubrication, which may result in damage to the wheel end bearings.
NHTSA ID: 19V443000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 809
Consequence Summary:
If the bearings are damaged, the wheel may separate and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the wheel end components, as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on August 7, 2019. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-817.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 67.12
June 11, 2019
(Campaign #: FL-818)
Left, Rear Brake Caliper may Drag
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2010-2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2016-2019 HDX, and 2017-2019 EFX school buses equipped with Bendix Air Disc Brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.
NHTSA ID: 19V444000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 11,546
Consequence Summary:
The dragging brakes may lead to high temperatures at the wheel end, increasing the risk of smoke and fire, possibly resulting in the bus having to be evacuated, which can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-818.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 87.17
May 14, 2019
(Campaign #: FL-816)
Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, Western Star 5700, and FCCC XC Chassis vehicles equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
NHTSA ID: 19V367000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 253
Consequence Summary:
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts may reduce the brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify the owners and affected vehicle manufacturers, and DTNA dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 12, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-816.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 90.51
May 14, 2019
(Campaign #: FL-816)
Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
NHTSA ID: 19V368000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 74
Consequence Summary:
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts may reduce the brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-816.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 77.03
May 14, 2019
(Campaign #: FL-815)
Insufficient Air Reservoir Volume/FMVSS 121
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Classic, FL80, FLD 120SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, 6900, Sterling Acterra, L7500, LT7500, L8500, LT8500, L9500, and LT9500 vehicles. The vehicles may have an insufficient service brake air reservoir capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
NHTSA ID: 19V370000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 741
Consequence Summary:
An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add air reservoir capacity to the affected vehicles. Owner letters were mailed on November 29, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-815.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 36.57
May 14, 2019
(Campaign #: FL-814)
Brake Pedal Clevis Pin Clip May Detach
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis MT55 and MT45 vehicles. The brake pedal clevis pin clip may rub or bend on the throttle pedal and possibly detach.
NHTSA ID: 19V371000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 9,702
Consequence Summary:
If the clip is detaches and clevis pin slides out of position, the brake lights may fail. Loss of brake lights may mislead other drivers if they are unaware the vehicle is stopping or slowing down, which increases the risk of crash. If the pin continues to slide out further, the pedal may detach, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased these chassis, and DTNA dealers will inspect the clevis pin clearance and correct it as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 12, 2019. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-814.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 56.59
March 25, 2019
(Campaign #: FL-813)
Power Steering Hose Clamp Improperly Installed
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built C2 Saf-T-Liner school buses built on an FCCC chassis. The clamp for the steering gear return hose may have been improperly installed, allowing the hose to separate from the steering gear.
NHTSA ID: 19V234000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 65
Consequence Summary:
If the hose separates from the steering gear, there may be a loss of steering assist which could result in a potentially disabled school bus. If the school bus is occupied when the steering assist is lost, the occupants would need to exit the vehicle and be transferred to another vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install power steering hose clamps as needed, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-813.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 70.77
March 5, 2019
(Campaign #: FL-811)
Wheelchair Lift can be used Without Parking Brake
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2003-2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses built on a Ford chassis equipped with a specific wheelchair lift option. The wheelchair lift can be operated without the parking brake being engaged after they key is turned off.
NHTSA ID: 19V170000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 410
Consequence Summary:
When the vehicle is in neutral with the ignition and the parking brake off, the vehicle may move. Using the wheelchair lift during this time can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will modify the wheelchair lift wiring harness, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on April 10, 2019. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-811.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 13.17
March 5, 2019
(Campaign #: FL-812)
Odometer Reads Kilometers but Displays as Miles
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Western Star 4700 and 4900 trucks. The vehicles are accumulating distance in kilometers, but the odometer display is labeled as being miles. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
NHTSA ID: 19V171000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 361
Consequence Summary:
The odometer failing to register the correct distance travelled could cause driver confusion, as well as possible incorrect assumptions about driver speed. An incorrect speed assumption may increase the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the speedometer, free of charge. The recall began April 29, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-812.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 78.95
February 27, 2019
(Campaign #: FL-809)
School Bus may have been Built without ABS Module
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The affected school buses may have been built without Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) modules. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
NHTSA ID: 19V138000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 259
Consequence Summary:
The operator may not be aware of the absence of ABS function. Unknowingly operating the vehicle without ABS function may increase risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the buses and install any missing ABS modules, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. The DTNA number for this recall is FL-809.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 88.03
February 27, 2019
(Campaign #: FL-808)
Cluster Displays Incorrect Gear Selection
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles equipped with an ICU3S Instrument Cluster and a DT12 automated manual transmission. When the transmission is shifted out of the Neutral (N) position, the instrument cluster will continue to display the "N" position.
NHTSA ID: 19V137000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 43
Consequence Summary:
The incorrect gear selection display may cause the operator to falsely assume that the truck is in neutral, possibly resulting in the truck moving unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain controller so that the correct gear selection displays in the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began August 7,2019. Owners can contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-808.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 72.09
February 27, 2019
(Campaign #: FL-810)
ABS Malfunction Light may not Reactivate
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the Anti-Lock Braking system (ABS) malfunction warning light may not reactivate after the ignition has been turned off and then switched back on. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
NHTSA ID: 19V136000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 14
Consequence Summary:
Unknowingly operating a truck with an ABS malfunction may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ABS module, free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. The DTNA number for this recall is FL-810.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
February 12, 2019
(Campaign #: FL-807)
Tie-Rod Separation Due to Vibration
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles equipped with Hendrickson 5" drop axles. In certain front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combinations, braking may cause high vibrations, resulting in early failure of the tie-rod tube.
NHTSA ID: 19V093000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 111
Consequence Summary:
A tie-rod failure would cause a disconnect between the front wheels, resulting in a loss of steering ability, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stamped brake spiders and the tie-rod, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-807.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 62.16
February 7, 2019
(Campaign #: FL806)
Driver's Frontal Air Bag May Deploy Unexpectedly
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles equipped with an optional steering wheel air bag. The driver's frontal air bag may deploy unexpectedly.
NHTSA ID: 19V066000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 3,365
Consequence Summary:
If the driver's frontal air bag deploys unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners, and dealers will remove the air bag as an the interim remedy, free of charge. DTNA is developing a remedy program, which when available, will be communicated to customers and dealers. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on April 5, 2019. The recall began July 19, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL806. This recall supersedes recall 18V-787.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96.08
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