Recall 23V-815: 2021–2022 Terberg Benschop B.v. Terminal Tractor
Terberg Benschop B.V. recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Dec 5, 2023, covering about 3 vehicles.
The problem
Terberg Benschop B.V. (Terberg Benschop) is recalling certain 2021-2022 YT193 terminal tractors. Paint on the mounting surface of the steering linkage can wear off, which may cause the bolt to become loose or break, resulting in a loss of steering control.
The risk
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will disassemble, clean and reassemble, the steering linkage mounting surface, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 19, 2024. Owners may contact Terberg Benschop customer service at 348459294. Terberg Benschop's number for this recall is CAM0156.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov. Please be reminded of the following requirements:You are required to submit a draft owner notification letter to this office no less than five days prior to mailing it to the customers.Also, copies of all notices, bulletins, dealer notifications, and other communications that relate to this recall, including a copy of the final owner notification letter and any subsequent owner follow-up notification letter(s), are required to be submitted to this office no later than 5 days after they are originally sent (if they are sent to more than one manufacturer, distributor, dealer, or purchaser/owner).Please be reminded that under 49 U.S.C. § 30112(a)(3), it is illegal for a manufacturer, to sell, offer for sale, import, or introduce or deliver into interstate commerce, a motor vehicle or item of motor vehicle equipment that contains a safety defect once the manufacturer has notified NHTSA about that safety defect.This prohibition does not apply once the motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment has been remedied according to the manufacturer's instructions.As stated in 49 U.S.C. § 30118(f), submission of eight consecutive quarterly reports followed by three annual reports is required. As described in 573.7, submission of the first of eight consecutive quarterly status reports is required within one month after the close of the calendar quarter in which notification to purchasers occurs. Therefore, the first quarterly report will be due on, or before, 30 days after the close of the calendar quarter. The first of three consecutive annual status reports will be due on, or before, 1 year after the eighth quarterly report was submitted.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Terberg Benschop B.V. |
|---|---|
| Component | Suspension › Multiple Axle Steering › Critical Fasteners |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V815000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V-815?
Terberg Benschop B.V. (Terberg Benschop) is recalling certain 2021-2022 YT193 terminal tractors. Paint on the mounting surface of the steering linkage can wear off, which may cause the bolt to become loose or break, resulting in a loss of steering control.
How is recall 23V-815 fixed?
Dealers will disassemble, clean and reassemble, the steering linkage mounting surface, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 19, 2024. Owners may contact Terberg Benschop customer service at 348459294. Terberg Benschop's number for this recall is CAM0156.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.