Recall 18V300000: 2018–2019 Freightliner Cascadia

Report received

May 8, 2018

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Potentially affected

1,219vehicles

Model years

2018–2019

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 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The fasteners that secure the driver's air bag module within the steering wheel may not have been installed to specification, possibly affecting the frontal air bag deployment in the event of a crash.

Possible consequence

An incorrectly installed air bag may not function correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frontal air bag fasteners, tightening them to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began on July 9, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-771.

Affected model years

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

• 2018 Freightliner Cascadia11 complaints
• 2019 Freightliner Cascadia29 complaints