TiresRecall 21V-007 · 2020–2022 Freightliner Cascadia
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall 21V-007 covers 4,341 2020–2022 Freightliner Cascadia for a tires problem, reported to NHTSA on January 13, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q4) shows 82% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V007000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Freightliner Cascadia sleeper trucks equipped with Bridgestone R284, R268, or R283S ECOPIA steer axle tires in conjunction with a specific air dam. The steer tires may experience tread separation or blow-outs while driving.
The risk
Tread separation and/or blow-outs while driving may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steer tires, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL872.
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
82%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.