Suspension: rear: springs
- Component
- Suspension: rear: springs
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 79
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2021-07-02
- Owners notified
- 2021-08-26
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Custom Chass MT45 Chassis. The leaf spring eye on the rear suspension may be undersized, which could result in it breaking and detaching from the vehicle.
Safety risk
A detached leaf spring eye can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace spring assemblies. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 26, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-895.