FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2024: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V093000

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2024
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-04-05 2024-02-08 2024-02-09

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL995

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2024 FCCC MT45G, MT45, and Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.

Consequence

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the steering gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for the recall is FL995.

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.