NHTSA Campaign 19V093000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC · Reported Feb 12, 2019 · 111 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles equipped with Hendrickson 5" drop axles. In certain front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combinations, braking may cause high vibrations, resulting in early failure of the tie-rod tube.

Consequence

A tie-rod failure would cause a disconnect between the front wheels, resulting in a loss of steering ability, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stamped brake spiders and the tie-rod, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-807.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2013 111
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2014 111
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2015 111
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2016 111

Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V093000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.