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Daimler Trucks North America LLC — STEERING

NHTSA · 18V699000 · published 2018-10-05

NHTSA campaign 18V699000

Hazard

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.

Consequence

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.

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 Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.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

2019 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
2019 WESTERN STAR 5700