The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following recalls:
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Steering Arm and Tie Rod Bolts May Fracture
A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 17,822
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 114SD, 108SD, 122SD, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700 vehicles. The steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod arm and steering arm bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA’s number for this recall is FL-884.
NEWMAR CORP.
Steering Output Shaft May Disconnect
Disengagement of the steering output shaft may result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 19
Newmar Corp. is recalling certain 2021 London Aire, Dutch Star, New Aire, Ventana and Mountain Aire vehicles. The steering output shaft may be too short and could disengage from the steering input shaft.
Newmar will notify owners and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 11, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 and Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Newmar’s number for this recall is 21V-214.
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES
Roof Mounted Body Panel May Become Detached
The roof mounted body panel may detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 215
Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling certain 2021 Phaeton motorhomes equipped with a roof mounted passenger side awning. A roof mounted body panel may have been improperly attached to the roof.
Tiffin will notify owners and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, properly adhere the body panel, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 7, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin’s number for this recall is TIF-115.
