FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2018: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V522000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-10-05 | 2018-08-08 | 2018-08-13 |
Production Dates: 2017-02-09 - 2018-07-30
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-784
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 116
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. Over time, the pitman arms may crack and fracture.
If the pitman arm fractures there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pitman arms, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 6, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-784.
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.
