NHTSA Recall 17V629000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V629000; Date: Oct. 6, 2017
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Freightliner Cascadia; 2018 Freightliner Cascadia
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Affected Units:: 138
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks north America LLC (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2018 freightliner cascadia vehicles. The upper steering pinch bolt may not have been properly tightened, possibly causing a loss of mechanical connection between the steering wheel and front wheels.
How to Fix:
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the upper steering shaft pinch bolt is properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2017. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is FL-748. Note: owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been checked.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 26, 2017
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