Recall 19V093000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Report Date
20190212
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
4 models

Defect Description

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles equipped with Hendrickson 5" drop axles. In certain front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combinations, braking may cause high vibrations, resulting in early failure of the tie-rod tube.

Safety Consequence

A tie-rod failure would cause a disconnect between the front wheels, resulting in a loss of steering ability, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stamped brake spiders and the tie-rod, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-807.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2013 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
2014 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
2015 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
2016 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA

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