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Daimler Trucks North - Pitman arm installation
Official notice
23 Feb 2010
Last checked
23 Feb 2010
An official NHTSA notice concerns Daimler Trucks North - Pitman arm installation. Incomplete installation of the pitman arm retaining mechanism may allow unthreading of the retainer. Disengagement of the pitman arm from the steering box may result in loss of steering and crash could occur. Published 2010-02-23.
What to do now
Dealers will inspect to insure pitman arm retainer is properly torqued and restraining washer is properly installed with locking tabs seated in notches of the retainer. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 2, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Units affected
220
Recall number
FL-572
Official notice
2010-02-23
The hazard
The hazard
Incomplete installation of the pitman arm retaining mechanism may allow unthreading of the retainer. Disengagement of the pitman arm from the steering box may result in loss of steering and crash could occur.
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Brand: Daimler Trucks North. Contact: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC.
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