NHTSA Recall 23V105000: Connection (steering)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 60,604 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Freightliner 108SD.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V105000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL967 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › DRAG › LINK › CONNECTION |
| Report received | February 20, 2023 |
| Owner notification | April 21, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V105000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 108SD | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Freightliner 122SD | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2020 |
| Freightliner Columbia | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Freightliner Coronado | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Freightliner M2 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
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.