FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2019: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V300000

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2019
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

Summary

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.

Consequence

An incorrectly installed air bag may not function correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

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.