- Component
- TIRES
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks, equipped with certain Continental Coach HA3 tires, size 315/80R22.5 157/154 L. The cords on these tires may be visible through the innerliner.
- Risk
- Tires that have cords visible through the innerliner can have sudden air loss, causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and Continental authorized service facilities will inspect and replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or Continental customer service at 1-888-799-2168. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-778.
- 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
Certain Continental Coach HA3 tires in size 315/80R22.5 on some trucks may have cords visible through the innerliner. This can allow the tire to lose air suddenly, which could cause a loss of vehicle control and raise the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Continental authorized service facilities will inspect and replace the affected tires at no charge. Owners will also be notified by the manufacturer. You can call Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or Continental customer service at 1-888-799-2168, and reference recall FL-778. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your truck is affected.
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2019 |
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