SteeringRecall 18V-699 · Freightliner and Western Star vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 18V-699 covers 622 Freightliner and Western Star vehicles for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on October 5, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V699000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the steering wheel detaches, there would be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
88%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 9, 2018 to August 2, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.