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Tag: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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December recall roundup: Navistar, Mack recalls affect 14,500 rigs
Navistar is recalling more than 12,500 International DuraStar, WorkStar, HV and MV trucks for an engine issue. Mack is recalling more than 1,900 TerraPro, Anthem, Granite and Pinnacle trucks for headlight and steering issues.
January 2, 2020
Business
November recall roundup: More than 4,000 Western Star, 2,200 Volvo and 200 Peterbilt trucks included in four recalls
Four recalls include approximately 2,725 model year 2016-2020 Western Star 4900 and 5700 tractors, approximately 1,331 model year 2020 Western Star 4700 trucks, approximately 2,287 model year 2020 Volvo VNL and VNR tractors, and approximately 248 model year 2020 Peterbilt 579 trucks.
November 29, 2019
Equipment
October recall roundup: More than 2,500 Western Star trucks, small number of Cascadias
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling more than 2,500 Western Star trucks and a small number of Freightliner Cascadias over issues with the sleeper door and ABS indicator light, respectively.
October 31, 2019
Business
Fatalities in truck crashes increased slightly in 2018 while overall deaths across modes decreased
According to NHTSA, there were 4,951 people killed in crashes involving large trucks, up from 4,905 in 2017 (a 0.9% increase). There were 885 large truck occupants killed in crashes, along with 4,066 occupants of other vehicles and non-occupants (pedestrians and cyclists).
October 22, 2019
Business
Small number of Mack Pinnacle tractors, medium-duty KWs recalled
Paccar is recalling approximately 139 model year 2020 Kenworth T270 and T370 trucks over a brakes issue. Mack is also recalling a small number of 2015 Pinnacle tractors for an axle issue.
September 9, 2019
Business
Certain Freightliner Cascadia tractors recalled over brake airline issue
Approximately 183 model year 2019-2020 Freightliner Cascadia tractors equipped with certain suspensions are being recalled over an issue that could damage the brake airlines.
August 12, 2019
Business
Autonomous regulations comment period extended through late August
FMCSA is seeking comments on a number of topics, including cybersecurity, hours of service for automated driving system operators, CDL endorsements for ADS operators, medical qualifications for ADS operators and more.
July 31, 2019
Business
Paccar, Autocar issue recalls for certain medium-duty, vocational trucks
Paccar’s recall affects certain model year 1990-2020 Peterbilt model 320 and 520 trucks with rear amber turn signals that may light up when the brakes are applied. Autocar’s recall affects certain 2013-2018 Xpeditor trucks in which the drive shaft support cross member could fail.
July 22, 2019
Business
Truck-involved fatalities increased in 2018, estimates show
NHTSA’s preliminary data estimates that 36,750 people were killed in traffic crashes in 2018. The agency estimates truck-involved fatalities increased by 3%, while pedestrian and pedalcyclist fatalities increased by 4% and 10%, respectively.
June 19, 2019
Business
Daimler, Autocar, Trail King recalling small number of trucks, trailers
Daimler issued a recall for approximately 253 model year 2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, Western Star 5700 and Freightliner Custom Chassis XC vehicles. Trail King is recalling approximately 43 model year 2016-2019 custom TKT50 tilt trailers. Autocar is recalling approximately 23 model year 2019-2020 Xpeditor severe duty trucks
June 17, 2019
Business
Mirror issue prompts recall of 4,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt tractors
The recall from Paccar includes approximately 4,051 model year 2020 Peterbilt 520 and 579 and Kenworth T680, T880 and W990 tractors.
June 10, 2019
Business
Fontaine recalls certain hydraulic tail trailers
The recall affects model year 2017-2019 Traverse HT trailers in which the hydraulic cylinder retaining pin for the main tail may disconnect from the trailer unexpectedly. This could cause the hydraulic cylinder to drop free and hit the road, becoming a road hazard.
May 30, 2019
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