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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V730000

2018 Freightliner Cascadia — Power train: automatic transmission

Published November 21, 2017 · Recall initiated: November 17, 2017

Summary

NHTSA records recall 17V730000, published November 21, 2017 and initiated November 17, 2017. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2018 Freightliner Cascadia — Power train: automatic transmission.

What's the hazard

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Cascadia trucks equipped with Detroit automatic transmissions. A shift lock bolt within the transmission can seize, preventing the transmission from being shifted out of gear range 7 through 12.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and replace the transmission shift bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-754.

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Recall details

Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Model
CASCADIA
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2018 Freightliner Cascadia — Power train: automatic transmission recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V730000 on November 21, 2017. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Cascadia trucks equipped with Detroit automatic transmissions. A shift lock bolt within the transmission can seize, preventing the transmission from being shifted out of gear range 7 through 12.

What should I do if I have this product?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and replace the transmission shift bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-754.

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)