NHTSA Recall 17V730000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V730000; Date: Nov. 17, 2017
If the transmission cannot be shifted out of gear range 7 through 12, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2018 Freightliner Cascadia
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Affected Units:: 231
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks north America LLC (dtna) is recalling certain 2018 freightliner cascadia trucks equipped with detroit automatic transmissions. A shift lock bolt within the transmission can seize, preventing the transmission from being shifted out of gear range 7 through 12.
How to Fix:
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and replace the transmission shift bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is FL-754.
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.
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