NHTSA Recall # | 128611 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V629000 |
MFG Compaign # | FL-748 |
Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
Supplier | FREIGHTLINER |
Brand | FREIGHTLINER |
Model | CASCADIA |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | STEERING |
Date of notification | 26/10/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 23/08/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 07/07/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 06/10/17 |
Report created | 11/10/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 138 |
Defect 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. |
Consequence summary | A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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). |