The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·17V629000·Announced 2017-10-06

Freightliner Cascadia Recall for Steering Pinch Bolt Tightening Issue

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2017-2018 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles because the upper steering pinch bolt may not be properly tightened, risking loss of steering control.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering connection) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the upper steering pinch bolt may not have been properly tightened. This issue could cause a loss of mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels.

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been checked. The recall began on October 26, 2017.

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the upper steering shaft pinch bolt is properly tightened, free of charge. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-748. 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.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
138

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CASCADIA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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