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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V053000

2010 Freightliner Cascadia — Steering: gear box: shaft pitman

Published February 23, 2010 · Recall initiated: February 23, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V053000, published February 23, 2010. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2010 Freightliner Cascadia — Steering: gear box: shaft pitman.

What's the hazard

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED MAY 20, 2009 THROUGH JANUARY 29, 2010 AND EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL SHEPPARD HD94 STEERING GEARS. RESTRAINING WASHER LOCKING TABS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SEATED INTO THE PITMAN ARM RETAINER NOTCHES DURING ASSEMBLY.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO INSURE PITMAN ARM RETAINER IS PROPERLY TORQUED AND RESTRAINING WASHER IS PROPERLY INSTALLED WITH LOCKING TABS SEATED IN NOTCHES OF THE RETAINER. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.

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Recall details

Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Model
CASCADIA
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Freightliner Cascadia — Steering: gear box: shaft pitman recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V053000 on February 23, 2010. Reported hazard: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED MAY 20, 2009 THROUGH JANUARY 29, 2010 AND EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL SHEPPARD HD94 STEERING GEARS. RESTRAINING WASHER LOCKING TABS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SEATED INTO THE PITMAN ARM RETAINER NOTCHES DURING ASSEMBLY.

What should I do if I have this product?

DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO INSURE PITMAN ARM RETAINER IS PROPERLY TORQUED AND RESTRAINING WASHER IS PROPERLY INSTALLED WITH LOCKING TABS SEATED IN NOTCHES OF THE RETAINER. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FREIGHTLINER. Model: CASCADIA.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)