FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2018: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V300000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-07-09 | 2018-05-08 | 2018-05-11 |
Production Dates: 2018-01-02 - 2018-04-16
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-771
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1219
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The fasteners that secure the driver's air bag module within the steering wheel may not have been installed to specification, possibly affecting the frontal air bag deployment in the event of a crash.
An incorrectly installed air bag may not function correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frontal air bag fasteners, tightening them to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began on July 9, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-771.
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.
