2018 Freightliner Cascadia recall: automatic transmission
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on November 17, 2017. It covers about 231 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 231
- reported
- Nov 17, 2017
- owners notified
- Feb 28, 2018
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Cascadia trucks equipped with Detroit automatic transmissions. A shift lock bolt within the transmission can seize, preventing the transmission from being shifted out of gear range 7 through 12.
- Risk
- If the transmission cannot be shifted out of gear range 7 through 12, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and replace the transmission shift bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-754.
Recall number 17V730000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 17V730000
Is there a recall on the 2018 Freightliner Cascadia automatic transmission?
Yes. Recall 17V730000, reported on November 17, 2017, covers about 231 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V730000?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and replace the transmission shift bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-754.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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