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Recall 10V-322

DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recalled the 2009 to 2010 Sterling A-Line and 2 other models: Steering (column).

At a glance

Campaign number
10V-322
Reported
July 13, 2010
Vehicles affected
6,325 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.)

The 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.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-582.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles