Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
6 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Safety Issue:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Classic, FL80, FLD 120SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, 6900, Sterling Acterra, L7500, LT7500, L8500, LT8500, L9500, and LT9500 vehicles. The vehicles may have an insufficient service brake air reservoir capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: FL-815
Recall Date: May 14, 2019
Stainless & Repair, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Stainless & Repair, Inc. (Stainless & Repair) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Freightliner M2-112 and 1994-1995 Ford L9000 vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Recall Date: May 9, 2019
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Inferno and International 4400, 2013-2016 Igniter, 2014-2017 Cinder and Freightliner M2 106, 2013-2014 Ember and 2013-2017 Kenworth T370 fire-fighting vehicles, equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Recall Date: Feb 5, 2018
E-one Incorporated
Safety Issue:
E-One Incorporated (E-One) is recalling certain 2013-2017 E-One Cyclone II, Quest, Typhoon, 2016 Freightliner M2 112, 2013-2015 International 7400, 2014-2017 International 4400, Freightliner M2 106, 2016-2017 Kenworth T370, and 2015 Kenworth T800 vehicles equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Recall Date: Nov 20, 2017
Fontaine Modification
Safety Issue:
Fontaine Modification is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Freightliner M2 vehicles converted to be equipped with dual steering wheels by Fontaine Modification between March 13, 2014 and September 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, a locating pin in the dual steering linkage may break or fall out resulting in the momentary loss of steering or steering lock up.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Recall Date: Oct 20, 2015
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Safety Issue:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2016 Freightliner 114SD and M2 Business Class trucks, 2008-2009 Sterling LT8500 trucks and Thomas Built Bus Saf-T-Liner HDX transit buses equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: FL-681
Recall Date: Jun 3, 2015
Consumer Complaints
3 ComplaintsDaimler Trucks North America, Llc
Defect Description:
EQUIPMENT
Potential Consequences:
DYNAMAX DX3. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE POWER GEAR SLIDEOUT. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SLIDE CAME OUT WHILE DRIVING. TWO REPAIR ATTEMPTS WERE MADE BUT, THE SLIDE CONTINUED TO COME OUT. *JS
Corrective Action:
DYNAMAX DX3. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE POWER GEAR SLIDEOUT. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SLIDE CAME OUT WHILE DRIVING. TWO REPAIR ATTEMPTS WERE MADE BUT, THE SLIDE CONTINUED TO COME OUT. *JS
Additional Notes:
DYNAMAX DX3. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE POWER GEAR SLIDEOUT. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SLIDE CAME OUT WHILE DRIVING. TWO REPAIR ATTEMPTS WERE MADE BUT, THE SLIDE CONTINUED TO COME OUT. *JS
Mfg Campaign: 11185190
Recall Date: Mar 13, 2019
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Defect Description:
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER
Potential Consequences:
DYNAMAX DX3. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE POWER GEAR SLIDEOUT. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SLIDE CAME OUT WHILE DRIVING. TWO REPAIR ATTEMPTS WERE MADE BUT, THE SLIDE CONTINUED TO COME OUT. *JS
Corrective Action:
DYNAMAX DX3. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE POWER GEAR SLIDEOUT. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SLIDE CAME OUT WHILE DRIVING. TWO REPAIR ATTEMPTS WERE MADE BUT, THE SLIDE CONTINUED TO COME OUT. *JS
Additional Notes:
DYNAMAX DX3. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE POWER GEAR SLIDEOUT. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SLIDE CAME OUT WHILE DRIVING. TWO REPAIR ATTEMPTS WERE MADE BUT, THE SLIDE CONTINUED TO COME OUT. *JS
Mfg Campaign: 11185190
Recall Date: Mar 13, 2019
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
WE PURCHASED A BRAND NEW BOX TRUCK FROM I STATE TRUCK (INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN). THEY DOT'D THE TRUCK BEFORE WE TOOK POSSESSION OF IT. ON 11/27/17 WE WERE PULLED OVER BY A STATE TROOPER FOR A ROAD SIDE INSPECTION. WE FAILED THE INSPECTION FOR THE "REAR IMPACT GUARD." WE NOTIFIED I STATE IMMEDIATELY AND ASKED THEM TO FIX IT. THEY COULDN'T OR WOULDN'T COMPLETE THE TASK WITHIN 2 WEEKS SO WE BROUGHT IT TO ANOTHER FACILITY. I STATE SHOULD NOT SELL OR DOT TRUCKS THAT DO NOT MEET ALL DOT REQUIREMENTS. IN TRYING TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE DIRECTLY WITH I STATE, THEY ACCUSED DELTA WASECA FOR THE ISSUE BECAUSE DELTA WASECA MANUFACTURED THE BOX AND THE LIFT GATE. IN A CONVERSATION WITH DELTA WASECA ON 6/12/18, THE DELTA WASECA REP ADMITTED THAT THEY KNOW THE DOT REQUIREMENT BUT NONE OF THEIR TRUCKS MEET IT. DELTA WASECA SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO SELL OR MANUFACTURE TRUCKS THAT DO NOT MEET ALL DOT REQUIREMENTS.
Corrective Action:
WE PURCHASED A BRAND NEW BOX TRUCK FROM I STATE TRUCK (INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN). THEY DOT'D THE TRUCK BEFORE WE TOOK POSSESSION OF IT. ON 11/27/17 WE WERE PULLED OVER BY A STATE TROOPER FOR A ROAD SIDE INSPECTION. WE FAILED THE INSPECTION FOR THE "REAR IMPACT GUARD." WE NOTIFIED I STATE IMMEDIATELY AND ASKED THEM TO FIX IT. THEY COULDN'T OR WOULDN'T COMPLETE THE TASK WITHIN 2 WEEKS SO WE BROUGHT IT TO ANOTHER FACILITY. I STATE SHOULD NOT SELL OR DOT TRUCKS THAT DO NOT MEET ALL DOT REQUIREMENTS. IN TRYING TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE DIRECTLY WITH I STATE, THEY ACCUSED DELTA WASECA FOR THE ISSUE BECAUSE DELTA WASECA MANUFACTURED THE BOX AND THE LIFT GATE. IN A CONVERSATION WITH DELTA WASECA ON 6/12/18, THE DELTA WASECA REP ADMITTED THAT THEY KNOW THE DOT REQUIREMENT BUT NONE OF THEIR TRUCKS MEET IT. DELTA WASECA SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO SELL OR MANUFACTURE TRUCKS THAT DO NOT MEET ALL DOT REQUIREMENTS.
Additional Notes:
WE PURCHASED A BRAND NEW BOX TRUCK FROM I STATE TRUCK (INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN). THEY DOT'D THE TRUCK BEFORE WE TOOK POSSESSION OF IT. ON 11/27/17 WE WERE PULLED OVER BY A STATE TROOPER FOR A ROAD SIDE INSPECTION. WE FAILED THE INSPECTION FOR THE "REAR IMPACT GUARD." WE NOTIFIED I STATE IMMEDIATELY AND ASKED THEM TO FIX IT. THEY COULDN'T OR WOULDN'T COMPLETE THE TASK WITHIN 2 WEEKS SO WE BROUGHT IT TO ANOTHER FACILITY. I STATE SHOULD NOT SELL OR DOT TRUCKS THAT DO NOT MEET ALL DOT REQUIREMENTS. IN TRYING TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE DIRECTLY WITH I STATE, THEY ACCUSED DELTA WASECA FOR THE ISSUE BECAUSE DELTA WASECA MANUFACTURED THE BOX AND THE LIFT GATE. IN A CONVERSATION WITH DELTA WASECA ON 6/12/18, THE DELTA WASECA REP ADMITTED THAT THEY KNOW THE DOT REQUIREMENT BUT NONE OF THEIR TRUCKS MEET IT. DELTA WASECA SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO SELL OR MANUFACTURE TRUCKS THAT DO NOT MEET ALL DOT REQUIREMENTS.
Mfg Campaign: 11112178
Recall Date: Jul 18, 2018
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