NHTSA Campaign 17V730000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC · Reported Nov 17, 2017 · 231 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Cascadia trucks equipped with Detroit automatic transmissions. A shift lock bolt within the transmission can seize, preventing the transmission from being shifted out of gear range 7 through 12.
Consequence
If the transmission cannot be shifted out of gear range 7 through 12, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and replace the transmission shift bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-754.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA | 2018 | 231 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V730000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.