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SevereNHTSA·18V699000·Announced 2018-10-05

Daimler Trucks Recalls 2019 Freightliner and Western Star Vehicles for Steering Defect

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2019 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 vehicles because the steering wheel may detach, risking loss of 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 wheel detachment) that results in a loss of vehicle control and increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 vehicles. The recall involves a defect where the steering wheel may loosen over time and detach from the steering column.

If the steering wheel detaches, the driver would lose vehicle 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 correct the steering wheel installation free of charge. The recall began on November 21, 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
WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER 5700, CASCADIA
Brand
WESTERN STAR
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
622

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 (2)

  • 5700
  • CASCADIA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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