NHTSA recall 18V522000
Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman
Freightliner Cascadia
Reported Aug 8, 2018116 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North America LLCMaker’s number FL-784Built Feb 9, 2017 – Jul 30, 2018
The defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. Over time, the pitman arms may crack and fracture.
The risk
If the pitman arm fractures there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pitman arms, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 6, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-784.