NHTSA Recall 15V613000: Idler and attachment (steering)
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 10,843 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Freightliner 108SD.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V613000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | Fl-691, 15R2, 15R3 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › ARM › IDLER AND ATTACHMENT |
| Report received | September 30, 2015 |
| Owner notification | November 12, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado Glider, and Columbia Glider vehicles manufactured June 29, 2015, to September 7, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the steering arm bolts may not be properly tightened.
Safety risk
If the steering arm bolts are not properly tightened, the steering arm may separate from the knuckle causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America or Detroit Diesel authorized service facilities will inspect the steering arm bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-691.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V613000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 108SD | 2016 |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2016 |
| Freightliner 122SD | 2016 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2016 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2016 |
| Freightliner Columbia Glider | 2016 |
| Freightliner Coronado Glider | 2016 |
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.