Recall 21V689000

STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

Report Date
20210902
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Affected Vehicles
3 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2019 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
2020 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
2021 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA

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