SteeringRecall 17V-629 · 2017–2018 Freightliner Cascadia
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 17V-629 covers 138 2017–2018 Freightliner Cascadia for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on October 6, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 98% of affected vehicles repaired.
Do not drive these vehicles until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 17V629000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The upper steering pinch bolt may not have been properly tightened, possibly causing a loss of mechanical connection between the steering wheel and front wheels.
The risk
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the upper steering shaft pinch bolt is properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-748. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been checked.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
98%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 23, 2016 to July 7, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.