FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2018: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V629000

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-10-26 2017-10-06 2017-10-11

Production Dates: 2016-08-23 - 2017-07-07

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-748

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 138

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2017-2018 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The upper steering pinch bolt may not have been properly tightened, possibly causing a loss of mechanical connection between the steering wheel and front wheels.

Consequence

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the upper steering shaft pinch bolt is properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-748. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been checked.

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.safercar.gov.