Recall 18V699000: 2019 Western Star 5700 and 1 other model

Report received

Oct 5, 2018

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Potentially affected

622vehicles

Model years

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 2019 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 vehicles. The steering wheel on these vehicles may loosen over time and the steering wheel may detach from the steering column.

Possible consequence

If the steering wheel detaches, there would be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering wheel installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL796.

Affected model years

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

• 2019 Freightliner Cascadia29 complaints
• 2019 Western Star 57001 complaints