The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls affecting certain Freightliner Trucks units sometimes used as motorhome chassis.
Daimler Trucks North America
Reflective Tape May be Partially Covered/FMVSS 108
Daimler Trucks North America (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.” The vehicle’s rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 63,175 units.
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 is expected to begin June 12, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA’s number for this recall is FL848.
Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label/FMVSS 120
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner 108SD and 2020-2021 Freightliner Coronado, 114SD, and Western Star 4700 and 4900 vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, “Wheels and Rims – Other Than Passenger Cars.” An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 89 units.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the GAWR labels, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 7, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA’s number for this recall is FL847.
