FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2019: TIRES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V478000

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-09-04 2018-07-18 2018-07-24

Production Dates: 2018-03-20 - 2018-03-27

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-778

Component: TIRES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks, equipped with certain Continental Coach HA3 tires, size 315/80R22.5 157/154 L. The cords on these tires may be visible through the innerliner.

Consequence

Tires that have cords visible through the innerliner can have sudden air loss, causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and Continental authorized service facilities will inspect and replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or Continental customer service at 1-888-799-2168. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-778.

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.