Steering:linkages:drag:link:connection

NHTSA campaign 21V689000 · announced September 2, 2021 · filed by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · 113,085 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2019 Freightliner Cascadia
• 2020 Freightliner Cascadia
• 2021 Freightliner Cascadia

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.