Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V613000 Reported September 30, 2015

Improperly torqued steering arm bolt

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · Steering · 10,843 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V613000
Manufacturer Campaign
Fl-691, 15R2, 15R3
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
10,843
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 30, 2015
Completion Rate
66.30

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2016 freightliner cascadia, business class m2, 108sd, 114sd, 122sd, coronado glider, and columbia glider vehicles manufactured june 29, 2015, to september 7, 2015. in the affected vehicles, the steering arm bolts may not be properly tightened.

Safety Consequence

If the steering arm bolts are not properly tightened, the steering arm may separate from the knuckle causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and daimler trucks north america or detroit diesel authorized service facilities will inspect the steering arm bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on november 12, 2015. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. dtna's number for this recall is fl-691.

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 15V613000 or campaign Fl-691, 15R2, 15R3.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V613000

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

What is recall 15V613000?

NHTSA recall 15V613000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on September 30, 2015. It addresses: Improperly torqued steering arm bolt. The recall affects approximately 10,843 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 15V613000 or the manufacturer campaign number Fl-691, 15R2, 15R3. 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.