2020–2021 Freightliner 114SD, 2020–2021 Freightliner 122SD, 2020–2021 Western Star 4700 and 1 other model Recall: Lower rear pivot cap screws may not be long enough to sufficiently engage…
NHTSA campaign 20V539000 · Suspension · filed Sep 3, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Daimler Truckers North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD and Western Star 4700, and 4900 vehicles equipped with certain SL2065 steerable lift axles. The lower rear pivot cap screws may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.
The risk
If the screws are not long enough to engage the corresponding nuts, the hardware may separate from the suspension system, becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower rear pivot cap screws for the proper length, correcting the hardware as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-862.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 114SD | 2020, 2021 |
| Freightliner | 122SD | 2020, 2021 |
| Western Star | 4700 | 2020, 2021 |
| Western Star | 4900 | 2020, 2021 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V539000 (manufacturer number FL-862). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.