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- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles equipped with a Cummins X15 engine. The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.
- Risk
- A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- DTNA will work with the engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. to notify owners, and Cummins dealers will properly torque the capscrews and inspect for possible damage and, if necessary, repair any damage found, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 12, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-875.
- 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
The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to come loose. The defect affects certain vehicles equipped with a Cummins X15 engine.
If the flywheel detaches, the vehicle can lose drive power, which increases the risk of a crash. Driveline pieces may also be ejected from the engine compartment, which increases the risk of injury.
Cummins dealers will properly torque the capscrews, inspect for possible damage, and repair any damage found, free of charge. Owners can contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 (recall number FL-875), and can check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner Cascadia | 20212022 |
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