CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Classic Cascadia and 2019-2021 Freightliner Cascadia trucks. The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm.
- Risk
- Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-900.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain Freightliner Cascadia trucks may have a drag link taper joint that was not tightened enough during assembly. Over time the joint could come loose, allowing the drag link to fully separate from the steering arm.
If the drag link separates, the driver can lose steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this seriously and have the truck checked.
The inspection and any necessary repair to the drag link taper joint are free of charge at an authorized dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. For questions, contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712, referencing recall FL-900, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner Cascadia | 201920202021 |
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