NHTSA campaign 18V522000
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 18V522000
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. Over time, the pitman arms may crack and fracture.
Reported 08/08/2018
What can happen
If the pitman arm fractures there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Repair
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.
Components
- Steering: Gear box: Shaft pitman
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.