NHTSA recall 09V355000
Steering › Column
Fccc Redundant Custom Chassis S2 and 2 more
The defect
Daimler trucks IS recalling certain model year 2010 thomas built school buses and freightliner business class M2 medium duty trucks and freightliner custom chassis S2 vehicles manufactured between april 21 and july 2, 2009, equipped with trw igen 3 intermediate steering columns. the weld around the 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 remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on november 6, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.