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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 2023 Freightliner 108sd in Canada.
On certain trucks, the fasteners for the axle clamp(s) may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the clamps could loosen. If this happens, the axle could move and cause a loss of steering control. Note: This recall only affects certain trucks equipped with a TufTrac Gen 2 suspension.
A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will notify the owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to inspect and tighten the axle clamp fasteners. The axle clamp castings will be replaced, as necessary.
On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the brake lights not to work when the brakes are automatically applied during emergency braking.
Brake lights that don't work could cause others not to recognize when a vehicle is braking. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to update the active brake assist (ABA) software.
Certain trucks were built with tires that are not approved for use with the truck's wheels. As a result, the tires may not perform properly, or a tire could fail.
A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to replace the affected tires.
On certain trucks, the tie rod end clamps could crack and loosen. If this happens, the threads on the tie rod end could become damaged and the tie rod end could separate. This could cause a loss of steering control.
A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to replace both tie rod end clamps.
On certain trucks, a problem in the engine control module (ECM) could cause a short circuit. If this happens, the engine could stall and you may not be able to restart it.
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Cummins will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a Cummins authorized service center to replace the engine control module.
On certain trucks, a bolt for the upper joint on the steering shaft may not have been installed correctly. As a result, the joint could disconnect and cause a loss of steering.
A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to inspect the upper joint on the steering shaft, and if necessary, re-install the pinch bolt.
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