NHTSA Recall 10V322000: Column (steering)
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,325 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Freightliner Business Class M2.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V322000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-582 |
| Component | STEERING › COLUMN |
| Report received | July 13, 2010 |
| Owner notification | December 23, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.)
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V322000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2009, 2010 |
| Sterling A-Line | 2009, 2010 |
| Sterling Acterra | 2009, 2010 |
| Sterling L-Line | 2009, 2010 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.