Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V321000 Reported July 13, 2010

Intermediate steering columns

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · Steering · 2,342 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V321000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-582
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
2,342
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 13, 2010

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2010 saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured from october 23, 2008 through april 20, 2009 equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering columns. the weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (i.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.)

Safety Consequence

Mislocated welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. this condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on december 23, 2010. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 10V321000 or campaign FL-582.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10V321000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10V321000?

NHTSA recall 10V321000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on July 13, 2010. It addresses: Intermediate steering columns. The recall affects approximately 2,342 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V321000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-582. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.