Navistar Recalls Trucks for Possible Brake Problems
Navistar is recalling some trucks due to the possible loss of air brake pressure that could “increase the risk of a crash,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
March 30, 2017Volvo Trucks North America Recalling More Than 6,000 Trucks Because of Faulty Software
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 6,127 of its model year 2013-2017 VNL and VNM trucks and model year 2017 VNX trucks with faulty software to prevent possible contamination of the brake system.
January 12, 2017Daimler Trucks North America Recalls Newer Freightliner Trucks Using Certain Goodyear Tires
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 863 newer Freightliner trucks using certain Goodyear tires, whose tread may have cured improperly, raising the risk of vehicle damage or crash due to partial tread separation.
December 7, 2016Daimler Trucks North America, Wabash National Issue Safety Recalls
Daimler Trucks North America and Wabash National Corp. have issued voluntary recalls, respectively, on about 1,160 Freightliner and Western Star trucks and 2,400 converter dolly trailers, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website safercar.gov reported.
September 28, 2016Navistar Recalls 3,952 ProStar Trucks
Navistar International Corp. is recalling 3,952 ProStar trucks from model years 2014 to 2017 for a defect affecting power to the cab. The medium- and heavy-duty trucks were manufactured between June 11, 2013, and May 19, 2016.
August 24, 2016Bendix Recalls 200,000 Parts; Several Trailer Manufacturers Affected
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is recalling approximately 200,000 SR-5 brand spring brake valves manufactured between Jan. 1, 2014, and March 4, 2016, because of a defect that could affect parking the tractor-trailer. The recall affects only brakes on trailers, not on tractors, according to Bendix.
Volvo Trucks Issues Recall for Defective Meritor Steer Axles
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 129 of its 2013 models in the United States because the steer axles may have been incorrectly heat treated.
July 22, 2016NHTSA Recalling Trailers for Suspension Problem
Stoughton Trailers is recalling more than 1,200 trailers made between Oct. 1 and Dec. 18, 2013, because of a problem with the pivot bolts in the suspension system, according to documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
June 16, 2016Daimler Trucks North America to Recall Nearly 9,000 Trucks With HVAC Units That Could Overheat
Daimler Trucks North America announced that it will voluntarily recall nearly 9,000 model year 2015-2016 Freightliner Cascadia trucks manufactured from March 24, 2014, through November 9, 2015, over the possibility of an overheated connection on Bergstrom Parksmart HVAC auxiliary units.
April 12, 2016Volvo Starts Interim Repair Process for 15,835 Recalled Trucks
Volvo Trucks North America has begun distributing interim repair information to address the recall of 15,835 of its 2016 and 2017 models in the United States for a steering shaft defect that has prompted both the manufacturer and the U.S. government to urge that the units be taken out of service immediately.