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Daimler Trucks North America LLC — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

NHTSA · 18V522000 · published 2018-08-08

NHTSA campaign 18V522000

Hazard

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. Over time, the pitman arms may crack and fracture.

Consequence

If the pitman arm fractures there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pitman arms, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 6, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-784.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the NHTSA record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or NHTSA. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
2019 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA