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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 09V355📅 Sep 15, 2009

2010 Freightliner Business Class M2 & 2010 Freightliner Redundant Custom Chassis S2 + 1 more recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2010 thomas built school buses and freightliner Business Class M2 medium duty trucks and freightliner Custom Chassis S2 vehicles manufactured between april 21 and july 2, 2009, equipped with trw igen 3 intermediate steering columns. The weld around the 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.)

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

Daimler trucks will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on november 6, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
09V355000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-554
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
1,505
Component
STEERING:COLUMN
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 6, 2009
Built
Apr 21, 2009 – Jul 2, 2009
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Daimler trucks' recall campaign number FL-554.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 09V355 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 09V355?

2010 Freightliner Business Class M2 & 2010 Freightliner Redundant Custom Chassis S2 + 1 more. 1,505 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Freightliner dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.