Recall
Freightliner Cascadia — 21V689000
NHTSA ID
21V689000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Cascadia
Years Affected
2019
Recall Date
2021-09-02
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Units Affected
113,085
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-900
Summary
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.
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.