Gear box: shaft pitmanRecall 18V-522 · 2018–2019 Freightliner Cascadia
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 18V-522 covers 116 2018–2019 Freightliner Cascadia for a gear box: shaft pitman problem, reported to NHTSA on August 8, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 95% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V522000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. Over time, the pitman arms may crack and fracture.
The risk
If the pitman arm fractures there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pitman arms, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 6, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-784.
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
95%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 9, 2017 to July 30, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.