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- STEERING
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The upper steering pinch bolt may not have been properly tightened, possibly causing a loss of mechanical connection between the steering wheel and front wheels.
- Risk
- A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the upper steering shaft pinch bolt is properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-748. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been checked.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A bolt that secures the upper steering shaft on certain 2017-2018 Freightliner Cascadia trucks may not have been properly tightened. If it is loose, the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels could be lost, which increases the risk of a crash.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been checked. Dealers will verify that the upper steering shaft pinch bolt is properly tightened, and the repair is free of charge. Daimler Trucks North America will also notify owners directly. You can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall number FL-748, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner Cascadia | 20172018 |
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