FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2020: TIRES:TREAD/BELT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V007000

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-03-10 2021-01-13 2021-01-14

Production Dates: 2017-09-11 - 2019-01-30

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL872

Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4341

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2020-2022 Freightliner Cascadia sleeper trucks equipped with Bridgestone R284, R268, or R283S ECOPIA steer axle tires in conjunction with a specific air dam. The steer tires may experience tread separation or blow-outs while driving.

Consequence

Tread separation and/or blow-outs while driving may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steer tires, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL872.

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.