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RECALL Freightliner Cascadia, 2018, 2019

2018-09-10T08:12:00.000-04:00

Federal authorities at NHTSA just announced a safety recall of 2018 and 2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks for the danger that Pitman arms may fracture. Not safe, folks! Recall number is 18v522

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Daimler Trucks Is Recalling the 2016 Freightliner Cascadia and 2016 Western Star 4900 for Tie Rod May Loosen

2017-11-08T13:04:00.001-05:00

Tie Rod may Loosen

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016 Western Star 4900 and Freightliner Cascadia vehicles, equipped with certain Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 4, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-751.

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Caterpillar Inc is Recalling It's 2016 Caterpillar CT660 for Tie Rod May Loosen

2017-11-08T13:02:00.003-05:00

Tie Rod may Loosen

Summary

Caterpillar Inc. (Caterpillar) is recalling all 2016 Navistar CT660S trucks equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

Remedy

Caterpillar will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the castellated nut and tie rod, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 08, 2017. Owners may contact Caterpillar customer service at 1-800-447-4986.

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Daimler Trucks North America is Recalling 2017-2018 Freightliner Cascadia's for Loose Upper Pinch Bolt May Cause Loss of Steering

2017-10-23T13:10:00.001-04:00

Loose Upper Pinch Bolt may cause Loss of Steering

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The upper steering pinch bolt may not have been properly tightened, possibly causing a loss of mechanical connection between the steering wheel and front wheels.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the upper steering shaft pinch bolt is properly tightened, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 4, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-748. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been checked.

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Hino Motors Is Recalling Several of It's Vehicles for Improper Retention of Wrist Pin Bushing

2017-10-16T12:14:00.001-04:00

Improper Retention of Wrist Pin Bushing

Summary

Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2011-2012 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks. The engines have a wrist pin bushings in the connecting rods that may shift and cause excessive cylinder wear.

Remedy

The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall is expected to begin around November 30, 2017. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300. Hino's number for this recall is AA860.

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Ford Is Recalling It's 2015 Ford F-650 and F-450 for Tire Rod May Loosen

2017-10-11T11:24:00.004-04:00

Tie Rod may Loosen

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 F-650 and F-750 trucks, equipped with certain Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 20, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S30.

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PACCAR Incorportated Is Recalling Several Vehicles For Tire Rod May Loosen

2017-10-11T11:22:00.000-04:00

Tie Rod may Loosen

Summary

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016 Peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389G, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and Kenworth K170, T170, T270, T370, T440, T470,T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

Remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 10, 2017. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is P817-C.

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Daimler Trucks Is Recalling It's 2013-2018 Western Star 4700 for Batterly Cable May Chafe and Short on Axle Yoke

2017-10-11T11:17:00.002-04:00

Battery Cable may Chafe and Short on Axle Yoke

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Western Star 4700 trucks. The battery cable may contact the all wheel drive axle yoke.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery cables, repairing them as needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 17, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-746.

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Navistar Is Recalling Several Vehicles For Tire Rod May Loosen

2017-10-11T11:15:00.000-04:00

Tie Rod may Loosen

Summary

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016 International DuraStar, LoneStar, ProStar, TerraStar, TranStar, WorkStar, 9900i, and IC Bus HC vehicles equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 17, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590. Navistar's number for this recall is 17507.

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PACCAR Incorporated is Recalling Several Vehicles for Front Axle Sway Bar May Detach and Affect Steering

2017-10-11T11:12:00.000-04:00

Front Axle Sway Bar may Detach and Affect Steering

Summary

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Peterbilt 210 and 220 trucks; 2012-2018 Peterbilt 210, 220, 330 and 337 trucks; and 2010-2018 Kenworth K270 and K370 trucks. These LFNA trucks have a front axle sway bar link that may come loose on the frame rail end and fall into the path of the drag link, possibly binding the steering system.

Remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the upper sway bar link attachment for a hardened washer installed between the bushing and the nut, installing a washer if it is missing, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 817-D and 17KWE.

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Spartan Motors Is Recalling It's 2016 Utilimaster Truck Body for Incorrect Tire Pressure Information on Label

2017-09-27T11:36:00.001-04:00

Incorrect Tire Pressure Information on Label

Summary

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2016 Utilimaster Truck Body vehicles. The rear tire pressure information printed on the label is less than the required tire pressure for the weight rating of the vehicle.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners and will provide a corrected tire pressure label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 17022.

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Daimler Trucks Is Recalling It's 2017-2018 Western Star 4900 for Front Axle Capacity Exceeds Spring Capacity

2017-09-11T15:07:00.004-04:00

Front Axle Capacity Exceeds Spring Capacity

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Western Star 4900 trucks. The front axle weight capacity may exceed the spring capacity.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle springs, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 20, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-745.

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Hino Motors is Recalling It's 2018 Hino NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J for Loose Door Hinge Bolts

2017-09-01T16:43:00.000-04:00

Loose Door Hinge Bolts/FMVSS 206

Summary

Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2018 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J vehicles. The door hinge bolts on these vehicles may not be sufficiently tightened, possibly allowing the door to open while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

Remedy

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the door hinge bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300. Hino's number for this recall is M0300.

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Navistar is Recalling It's 2018 International HX and LT for Fuel Pump May Fail

2017-09-01T16:40:00.002-04:00

Fuel Pump may Fail

Summary

Navistar Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018 International LT and HX severe service diesel trucks equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines. These engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine stall.

Remedy

Cummins has notified the owners of the affected vehicles and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590.

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CSI Emergency Apparatus Is Recalling It's 2013-2016 CSI Wildland Unit for Wheels May Crack and Break

2017-08-25T09:49:00.001-04:00

Wheels May Crack and Break

Summary

CSI Emergency Apparatus, LLC (CSI) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Wildland Emergency vehicles built on Ford F-550 chassis. These vehicles are equipped with Stazworks wheels that may crack and break during vehicle operation, resulting in a detachment of the wheel.

Remedy

CSI has notified all owners, and dealers have replaced all the affected wheels, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2017. Owners may contact CSI customer service at 1-989-348-2877.

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Spartan Motors Is Recalling It's 2014-2017 Utilimaster Walk-In Van for Seat Belt Mounting May Detach in a Crash

2017-08-18T16:20:00.001-04:00

Seat Belt Mounting may Detach in a Crash/FMVSS 210

Summary

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans. In the event of a crash, the seat belt D-ring mounting may detach, preventing the seat belt from restraining the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a seat belt mounting reinforcement bracket, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 25, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 17020.

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Daimler Vans Is Recalling Several of It's Vehicles for Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

2017-08-18T16:17:00.001-04:00

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

Summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2012 Freightliner and Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled into the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet

provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-025.

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Daimler Vans Is Recalling Several of It's Vehicles for Passenger Frontal Airbag Inflator May Rupture

2017-08-18T16:15:00.000-04:00

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

Summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Freightliner and Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled into the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

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Daimler Vans Is Recalling Several of It's Vehicle for Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

2017-08-18T16:12:00.001-04:00

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

Summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2007-2009 Freightliner and Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled into the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: This recall fully supersedes recall 15V-354 and partially supersedes recalls 16V-379 and 17V-025.

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PACCAR is Recalling Several of It's Vehicle for Spotlight Circuit May Not Be Adequately Protected

2017-08-18T16:08:00.002-04:00

Spotlight Circuit may not be adequately Protected

Summary

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Peterbilt 567 and 579 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks equipped with optional spotlights. The spotlight circuit may not be adequately protected in the event of a short.

Remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will change the polyfuse switch in the spotlight circuit to a standard fuse, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 31, 2017. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 17KWC and 717-B.

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Smeal Holding Is Recalling It's 2016-2017 Aerial Fire Apparatus for Hydraulic Manifold May Not be Fully Seated

2017-08-18T16:06:00.002-04:00

Hydraulic Manifold may not be Fully Seated

Summary

Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. (Smeal) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Aerial Fire Apparatus emergency vehicles. The hydraulic manifold that controls the aerial device may not be fully seated, possibly resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak.

Remedy

Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mating surface of the hydraulic manifold, correcting the problem as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2017. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Smeal's number for this recall is 17019.

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Spartan Motors Is Recalling It's 2015-2017 Utilimaster Aeromaster for Windshield Wipers Not Functioning

2017-08-10T15:15:00.001-04:00

Windshield Wipers may not Function

Summary

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Spartan Fleet Vehicle and Service Utilimaster Aeromaster vehicles. The affected vehicles are missing a ground wire for the windshield wiper motor, possibly resulting in an intermittent loss of windshield wiper function.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will add a ground wire for the wiper motor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in August 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 17018.

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Pierce Manufacturing Is Recalling Several of It's Trucks for Not Pumping Water in Cold Temperatures

2017-08-10T15:11:00.001-04:00

Fire Truck may not Pump Water in Cold Temperatures

Summary

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, and Velocity fire trucks equipped with Hale Pump Interlock Module Kits. The Hale interlock pressure switch can fail after prolonged exposure to extreme cold temperatures, preventing the fire truck water pump from operating.

Remedy

Pierce will notify owners, and Hale Products dealers will replace the interlock modules, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569 or Pierce customer service at 1-414-832-3000. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B281.

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Daimler Trucks Is Recalling Several of It's Trucks for Recovery Tow Hooks Failure

2017-08-10T15:08:00.000-04:00

Recovery Tow Hooks may Fail

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, M2 Business Class, 114SD, and 122SD trucks, and Western Star 4700 and 5700 trucks. These vehicles have tow hooks used for recovery purposes that may fail during use.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's tow hooks and, depending on their production date codes, will replace them, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on September 14, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-742.

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Daimler Trucks is Recalling Several of It's Trucks for Fuel Pump Failure

2017-08-10T15:04:00.003-04:00

Fuel Pump May Fail

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Freightliner 122SD trucks, Western Star 4900 and 6900 trucks, and Freightliner Custom Chassis XCM and XCP chassis equipped with Cummins ISX15 engines. The affected engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear may slip on its drive shaft, resulting in a loss of fuel pump function.

Remedy

Cummins will send notices to the owners of the affected vehicles and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 14, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL744.

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