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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 10V322📅 Jul 13, 2010

2009–2010 Freightliner Business Class M2 & 2009–2010 Sterling A-Line + 2 more recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

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.)

💥 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

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.

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
10V322000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-582
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
6,325
Component
STEERING:COLUMN
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 23, 2010
Built
Sep 9, 2008 – Apr 20, 2009
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Dtna's recall campaign number is FL-582.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 10V322 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 10V322?

2009–2010 Freightliner Business Class M2 & 2009–2010 Sterling A-Line + 2 more. 6,325 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.