NHTSA Recall # | 135961 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V787000 |
MFG Compaign # | FL800 |
Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
Supplier | FREIGHTLINER |
Brand | FREIGHTLINER |
Model | CASCADIA |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
Date of notification | 07/01/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 17/05/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 05/11/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 09/11/18 |
Report created | 13/11/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 2894 |
Defect summary | Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2019 freightliner cascadia vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may deploy unexpectedly. |
Consequence summary | If the driver's frontal air bag deploys unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wiring leading to the steering wheel clockspring and ensure that it is properly grounded, free of charge. The recall began january 7, 2019. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl800. |
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). |