NHTSA : 21V689000🔴 ⚠️ High severity
Campaign Details
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Classic Cascadia and 2019-2021 Freightliner Cascadia trucks. The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm.
Consequence / Hazard
Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Proposed Solution
DTNA will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-900.
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🚗 Affected Vehicles3
All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.