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Vehicle recall 20V539000 · September 3, 2020

Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 122SD and 2 more models

The lower rear pivot cap screws may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Daimler Truckers North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD and Western Star 4700, and 4900 vehicles equipped with certain SL2065 steerable lift axles. The lower rear pivot cap screws may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.
Consequence
If the screws are not long enough to engage the corresponding nuts, the hardware may separate from the suspension system, becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower rear pivot cap screws for the proper length, correcting the hardware as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-862.
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
20V539000
Reported to NHTSA
September 3, 2020
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Manufacturer campaign
FL-862
Owner notification
October 30, 2020
Vehicles potentially affected
103
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Suspension › Multiple axle
Recall 20V539000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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