Recall
Freightliner Cascadia — 17V730000
NHTSA ID
17V730000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Cascadia
Years Affected
2018
Recall Date
2017-11-17
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Units Affected
231
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-754
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.