Freightliner Columbia 2020

• Recall 245693 [USA]: Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2019-2021 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, 122sd, columbia, coronado, business class m2, and 2020 freightliner cascadia vehicles. The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm.
  dtna will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 21, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl967. This recall expands recall number 21v-689.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 155269 [USA]: The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2006-2020 freightliner columbia, 2006-2021 freightliner business class m2, 2007-2020 freightliner coronado, 2014-2021 freightliner 122 sd, 2007 sterling a 9500, 2006 freightliner argosy, 2006-2007 sterling at9500, 2008-2021 freightliner cascadia, 2006-2008 freightliner classic, 2006-2011 freightliner century class, 2006-2010 freightliner fld, and 2017 western star 5700 vehicles. The rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
  dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began may 29, 2020. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl848.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 2020158 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
  Issue: on certain trucks equipped with "fleet engineer" mud flaps, the bracket for the mud flaps may partially cover the rear reflective tape. Canadian regulations require that reflective tape must be visible on the rear of the truck. Safety risk: reflective tape that is covered may make the truck less visible to others and could create an increased risk of a crash. Corrective actions: daimler trucks of north america (dtna) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to an authorized dtna service facility to inspect the reflective tape. It will be moved as necessary to meet the regulations.

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• Recall 2020086 [Canada]: Brakes
  Issue: on certain trucks equipped with air disc brakes, the brake caliper mounting bolts may not be properly tightened. This could cause the caliper bolts to loosen and result in reduced brake effectiveness. Safety risk: reduced brake effectiveness could cause an increase in stopping distance and create the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: the company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their truck to an authorized daimler trucks of north america service facility to inspect and replace the brake caliper bolts as necessary.

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