NHTSA Campaign 21V007000

TIRES

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Jan 13, 2021 · 4,341 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Freightliner Cascadia sleeper trucks equipped with Bridgestone R284, R268, or R283S ECOPIA steer axle tires in conjunction with a specific air dam. The steer tires may experience tread separation or blow-outs while driving.

Consequence

Tread separation and/or blow-outs while driving may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steer tires, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL872.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2020 4,341
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2021 4,341
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2022 4,341

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V007000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.