NHTSA Campaign 18V699000

STEERING

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC · Reported Oct 5, 2018 · 622 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

If the steering wheel detaches, there would be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2019 622
WESTERN STAR 5700 2019 622

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V699000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.