NHTSA recall 18V699000
Steering
Freightliner Cascadia and 1 more
Reported Oct 5, 2018622 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North America LLCMaker’s number FL796Built Jul 9, 2018 – Aug 2, 2018
The defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 vehicles. The steering wheel on these vehicles may loosen over time and the steering wheel may detach from the steering column.
The risk
If the steering wheel detaches, there would be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering wheel installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL796.