NHTSA Recall 18V522000
Filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Component: Steering. Reported 2018-08-08. An estimated 116 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. Over time, the pitman arms may crack and fracture.
Risk
If the pitman arm fractures there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: FL-784
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.