The following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):
- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner (FCCC) MT45, 2022-2023 Western Star 4900 and Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The steering gears may have been incorrectly assembled, which can cause the gear to fracture. A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 6,492 units are affected by the recall.
- DTNA is recalling certain 2023 Freightliner M2 vehicles. The u-joint pinch bolt on the steering shaft may become detached, which can cause a loss of steering control. Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 3,578 units are affected by the recall.
- Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F600, and 2023 E-Series vehicles. In addition, certain 2016 E-Series, 2017 and 2019 F-450, 2021 F-350, and 2021 Transit vehicles that received a reprinted label are also included in this recall. The Safety Certification Labels are missing the tire size, rim type, and tire pressure values for both the front and rear axles. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 110, "Tire Selection and Rim", and 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars." Missing tire information could lead to an incorrect tire or rim being installed, or incorrect tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 5,247 units are affected by the recall.
- General Motors is recalling certain 2022 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD vehicles. The pressure-sensor fitting of the primary hydraulic brake line assembly may not be tightened correctly, which could result in a brake fluid leak. A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 39 units are affected by the recall.
- Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2022-2023 VN tractor trailers. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gear to fracture. A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 1,632 units are affected by the recall.
