Recall 17V629000: 2017–2018 Freightliner Cascadia

NHTSA flags this campaign with a do-not-drive advisory. Check your VIN right away and follow the manufacturer’s notice.

Report received

Oct 6, 2017

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Potentially affected

138vehicles

Model years

2017–2018

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The upper steering pinch bolt may not have been properly tightened, possibly causing a loss of mechanical connection between the steering wheel and front wheels.

Possible consequence

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the upper steering shaft pinch bolt is properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-748. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been checked.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2017 Freightliner Cascadia9 complaints
• 2018 Freightliner Cascadia11 complaints