The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V689000·Announced 2021-09-02

Freightliner Cascadia trucks recalled for potential steering linkage separation

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2019-2021 Freightliner Cascadia trucks due to improperly tightened drag link taper joints that could separate from the steering arm. Loss of steering control could result, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural steering system defect (drag link separation) that could result in complete loss of vehicle control, a serious safety hazard. However, no injuries, deaths, or property damage are reported in the source, so per the rubric, the score is at most 3.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Classic Cascadia and 2019-2021 Freightliner Cascadia trucks. Approximately 113,085 vehicles are affected.

The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently during manufacturing. This could cause the drag link to come loose and separate completely from the steering arm.

If the drag link separates, the affected truck will experience complete loss of steering control. This significantly increases the risk of a crash.

Owners should contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712 to schedule an inspection and repair of the drag link taper joint, which will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. For additional information, call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2019 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
  • steering-linkage-separation
  • loss-of-control
Affected units
113,085

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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