FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2019: TIRES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V479000

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: 2018-03-23 - 2018-04-28

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-779

Component: TIRES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 425

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles, equipped with certain Continental Hybrid HS3 tires, size 11R22.5 Load Range G. The tire cords may be visible through the innerliner.

Consequence

Tires with visible cords through the innerliner may have a sudden loss of air, 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-779.

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.