Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V539000 Reported September 3, 2020

Lower rear pivot cap screws may be too short

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · Suspension · 103 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V539000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-862
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
103
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 3, 2020
Completion Rate
90.29

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

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 20V539000 or campaign FL-862.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V539000

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

What is recall 20V539000?

NHTSA recall 20V539000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on September 3, 2020. It addresses: Lower rear pivot cap screws may be too short. The recall affects approximately 103 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V539000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-862. 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.