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VehicleOct 6, 2017138 affected

Freightliner recall: Steering

Do not drive. NHTSA and the maker advise owners not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

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

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
17V629000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Oct 6, 2017
Owners notified
Oct 26, 2017
Vehicles or items affected
138
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Aug 23, 2016 to Jul 7, 2017
Part
Steering
Maker's own recall number
FL-748

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.safercar.gov.

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.