NHTSA recall 18V300000
Air bags › Frontal
Freightliner Cascadia
Reported May 8, 20181,219 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North America LLCMaker’s number FL-771Built Jan 2, 2018 – Apr 16, 2018
The defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The fasteners that secure the driver's air bag module within the steering wheel may not have been installed to specification, possibly affecting the frontal air bag deployment in the event of a crash.
The risk
An incorrectly installed air bag may not function correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frontal air bag fasteners, tightening them to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began on July 9, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-771.