Recall 18V522000

STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

Report Date

20180808

Component

STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. Over time, the pitman arms may crack and fracture.

Safety Consequence

If the pitman arm fractures there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pitman arms, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 6, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-784.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2018	FREIGHTLINER	CASCADIA
2019	FREIGHTLINER	CASCADIA

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.