CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 vehicles. The steering wheel on these vehicles may loosen over time and the steering wheel may detach from the steering column.
- Risk
- If the steering wheel detaches, there would be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering wheel installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL796.
- 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
On certain 2019 heavy-duty trucks, the steering wheel can loosen over time and may separate from the steering column. If the wheel detaches, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, which raises the risk of a crash.
Owners will be notified by Daimler Trucks North America. Authorized dealers will inspect and correct the steering wheel installation as needed, at no cost to the owner. Owners can also contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 with questions about this recall.
Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls and schedule the free repair with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Western Star 5700 | 2019 |