2019 Freightliner Cascadia | 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | 2020 Freightliner Cascadia — Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection
Published September 3, 2021 · Recall initiated: September 2, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V689000, published September 3, 2021 and initiated September 2, 2021. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | 2020 Freightliner Cascadia — Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Model
- CASCADIA
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2019 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2021 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2020 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | 2020 Freightliner Cascadia — Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V689000 on September 3, 2021. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FREIGHTLINER. Model: CASCADIA.