Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Classic Cascadia and
— Recall Campaign #21V689000
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Classic Cascadia and 2019-2021 Freightliner Cascadia trucks. The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 113,085 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
21V689000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
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| Recall date: | September 02, 2021 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 21V689000 |
| Units affected: | 113,085 |
- Description:
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Classic Cascadia and 2019-2021 Freightliner Cascadia trucks. The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm.
- Consequeces:
- Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- DTNA will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-900.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.