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VehicleMay 8, 20181,219 affected

Freightliner recall: Air bags

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

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

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
18V300000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Reported to NHTSA
May 8, 2018
Owners notified
Jul 9, 2018
Vehicles or items affected
1,219
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jan 2, 2018 to Apr 16, 2018
Part
Air bags › Frontal
Maker's own recall number
FL-771

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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