CarRecallWatch- Component
- TIRES; TIRES:TREAD/BELT
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Freightliner Cascadia sleeper trucks equipped with Bridgestone R284, R268, or R283S ECOPIA steer axle tires in conjunction with a specific air dam. The steer tires may experience tread separation or blow-outs while driving.
- Risk
- Tread separation and/or blow-outs while driving may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steer tires, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL872.
- 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 2020-2022 Freightliner Cascadia sleeper trucks are equipped with Bridgestone R284, R268, or R283S ECOPIA steer axle tires used with a specific air dam. The steer tires may experience tread separation or blow-outs while the truck is being driven.
Tread separation or a blow-out can cause a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners of affected trucks should watch for notification from Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA).
The remedy is free: authorized dealers will replace the steer tires at no cost to the owner. To check whether your truck is affected, contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 (recall FL872) or check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner Cascadia | 202020212022 |
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