FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2021: TIRES:TREAD/BELT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V007000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-03-10 | 2021-01-13 | 2021-01-14 |
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
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.
Tread separation and/or blow-outs while driving may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
