2019 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 recall: steering

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on October 5, 2018. It covers about 622 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 622
reported: Oct 5, 2018
owners notified: Nov 21, 2018
related complaints: 6

Steering

What is wrong: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 vehicles. The steering wheel on these vehicles may loosen over time and the steering wheel may detach from the steering column.
Risk: If the steering wheel detaches, there would be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering wheel installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL796.

Recall number 18V699000

Affected vehicles

Freightliner Cascadia 2019 2019
Western Star 5700 2019 2019

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about steering problems.

2019 Freightliner Cascadia 2019 Western Star 5700

Questions about recall 18V699000

Is there a recall on the 2019 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 steering?

Yes. Recall 18V699000, reported on October 5, 2018, covers about 622 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V699000?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering wheel installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL796.

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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