FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2018: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

General Information

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

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. Over time, the pitman arms may crack and fracture.

Consequence

If the pitman arm fractures there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.