Daimler issues second recall for trucks with faulty windshield wipers

Daimler issues second recall for trucks with faulty windshield wipers

April 16, 2023 Joseph Estabillo

Portland, OR – April 16, 2023 – Daimler (OTCMKTS:DMRLY), which owns Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) including the FCCC and Freightliner brands, is recalling 54,375 trucks because of windshield wipers that could fail and lead to an increased risk of a crash. This expands on an earlier recall conducted in April 2022.  

The recall covers the following models: 

  • 2021 – 2022 Daimler FCCC S2C 
  • 2020 – 2022 Daimler FCCC S2G 
  • 2020 – 2022 Daimler FCCC S2RV 
  • 2021 – 2022 Freightliner 108SD
  • 2021 – 2022 Freightliner 114SD
  • 2020 – 2022 Freightliner M2

Recall summary

The wiper arm assembly is linked together through splines, which are ridges that match with grooves on a connecting piece. In the affected vehicles, the wiper arm splines may experience accelerated wear, causing the wiper to function erratically or stop working altogether.  

The component involved in this recall is the wiper arm assembly with multiple part numbers, including A22-78786-000,  A22-78786-001 and  A22-74082-000.   

Recall risks

If the windshield wiper malfunctions, this could compromise visibility when driving the vehicle in rainy or snowy conditions, increasing the likelihood of a crash.      

Warning signs

Drivers may notice that the windshield wipers are not working properly when operating them as part of performing a pre-trip inspection.  

Background of the recall

DTNA recalled around 500 vehicles over the problem in April 2022. By December that same year, the company received reports that more models may have been affected by a defective windshield wiper arm beyond the original batch. In January 2023, DTNA launched an official investigation in cooperation with its parts supplier Trico, leading to an expansion of the recall order by late March 2023.

DTNA has so far received one field report and 48 warranty claims over the issue since February 2023.     

Other Daimler recalls

In October 2022, Daimler recalled 7,601 school buses due to defective barriers on the front seats, presenting a higher risk of injury in a collision.     

As part of Daimler truck recalls, 218,147 heavy-duty trucks were recalled in November 2022 over a problem with the Adaptive Cruise Control feature, causing the vehicles to pull to one side when braking is engaged. The abrupt change in direction increases the risk of a crash.   

The repair

DTNA is currently developing a remedy for the problem, assuring that dealers will perform repairs free of charge.

Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by May 23, 2023.  

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

More than 54,000 vehicles are affected by this Daimler truck windshield wipers recall. To run a Daimler recall check or check for more Daimler recalls,  please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Daimler recalls trucks that could pull to the side when braking

Daimler recalls trucks that could pull to the side when braking

April 9, 2023 Bojan Popic

Irvine, CA – April 9, 2023 – Daimler (OTCMKTS: DMLRY), which owns Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), is recalling 69,246 heavy-duty trucks because they may pull to a side when braking. This increases the risk of a crash and injury. 

The list of affected vehicles includes the following trucks: 

  • 2022 Freightliner 114SD
  • 2017 – 2023 Freightliner Cascadia 
  • 2022 – 2023 Western Star 47X
  • 2022 – 2023 Western Star 49X

Recall summary  

All listed trucks have a safety feature called Electronic Stability Control (ESP), which keeps the car stable by applying brakes when it determines that the driver needs help keeping the car on course.

This is achieved by the so-called brake modulator valves, which regulate the pressure which is applied to brakes on individual wheels.

In the affected vehicles, moisture may cause corrosion within these valves. This may result in the vehicle suddenly being pulled to the side when braking without any action on the part of the driver.

Recall risks

The defect increases the risk of a crash and injury. 

Warning signs

If the ESP malfunctions, an ABS warning light may appear on the dashboard. 

Other Daimler recalls

This is the latest in the series of Freightliner recalls caused by trucks pulling to the side. Just recently, in November 2022, more than 200,000 trucks were affected by a similar issue. 

In addition, fly-away hoods were the reason for one of the recent Western Star recall, which took place in September 2022. 

The repair

To fix the issue, dealers will replace the modulator valve with an upgraded one, which should not be prone to corrosion. The repair is free of charge.

Owners will be notified on April 10, 2023. 

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

Almost 70,000 trucks are being recalled over these DTNA brake issues. To do a DTNA recall check and see if yours is one of them, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Daimler recalls trucks over risk of electrical fire

Daimler recalls trucks over risk of electrical fire

December 11, 2021 Bojan Popic

Portland, OR – December 11, 2021 – Daimler (NASDAQ: DDAIF), which owns Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), is recalling 7,128 vehicles that may develop an electrical discharge inside the engine compartment. This may cause a fire, which increases the risk of an accident and injury. 

This recall supersedes a previous recall conducted for the same issue in 2018.

Trucks affected by this recall include:

  • 2017-2019 Western Star 4700
  • 2017-2019 Western Star 4900
  • 2017-2019 Western Star 5700
  • 2017-2019 Western Star 6900

Recall summary  

Vehicles affected by this recall have a power stud inside the engine bay, which looks like a bolt with an electrical cable attached to it. The stud can be used to jump-start the truck and is usually isolated from the so-called bulkhead, or a partition that separates the passenger space from the engine bay.

However, for reasons not explained by the manufacturer, the stud can come in contact with the bulkhead, creating an electrical arc. This may lead to a fire.

The component in question is the Pass-Thru Stud, with part numbers ranging from A23-14242-000 to A23-14242-003. 

Recall risks

A fire increases the risk of crash and injury, as the driver may not be able to stop the burning vehicle in a safe and timely fashion. 

Other Daimler recalls 

This recall supersedes one that was conducted in 2018 because of the same issue. After further analysis of unforeseen circumstances, Daimler has reconsidered the repair actions. 

In July 2021, 122,056 Daimler heavy-duty vehicles were  afflicted by electrical faults due to incompatible wiring materials which resulted in broken battery cables. 

The repair

Dealers will fix the issue by replacing the pass-through power studs with improved components. Notifications about the repair will be sent to vehicle owners around January 09, 2022.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Daimler Trucks North America recall includes more than 7,000 heavy-duty trucks. To check if yours is one of them, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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