NHTSA Campaign 18V522000
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC · Reported Aug 8, 2018 · 116 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. Over time, the pitman arms may crack and fracture.
Consequence
If the pitman arm fractures there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA | 2018 | 116 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA | 2019 | 116 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V522000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.