FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2021: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V689000

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-10-29 2021-09-02 2021-09-03

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-900

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 113085

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Classic Cascadia and 2019-2021 Freightliner Cascadia trucks. The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm.

Consequence

Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-900.

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.nhtsa.gov.