Vehicle recall 18V487000 · July 20, 2018
2018-2019 Freightliner Business Class M2
The steering shaft assembly may have been installed incorrectly, which can cause a loss of connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks. The steering shaft assembly may have been installed incorrectly, which can cause a loss of connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels.
- Consequence
- A loss of connection between the steering wheel and front wheels can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steering assembly installation, repairing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-781.
- 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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V487000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 20, 2018
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-781
- Owner notification
- August 13, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9,093
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner Business Class M2 (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
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