The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V522000·Announced 2018-08-08

Freightliner Recalls 2018-2019 Cascadia Trucks for Steering Component Fracture Risk

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks because pitman arms may crack and fracture, potentially causing a loss of steering control.

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 component fracture) that results in a loss of steering control, meeting the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the pitman arms in the steering gear box may crack and fracture over time.

If a pitman arm fractures, the vehicle would experience a loss of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pitman arms free of charge. The recall was expected to begin on October 6, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
116

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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