2019–2021 Freightliner 108SD, 2019–2021 Freightliner 114SD, 2019–2021 Freightliner 122SD and 4 other models Recall: Drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could…
NHTSA campaign 23V105000 · Steering · filed Feb 20, 2023 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Columbia, Coronado, Business Class M2, and 2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm.
The risk
Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DTNA will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL967. This recall expands recall number 21V-689.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 23V105000 (manufacturer number FL967). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.