NHTSA Campaign 18V300000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC · Reported May 8, 2018 · 1,219 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

An incorrectly installed air bag may not function correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2018 1,219
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2019 1,219

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V300000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.