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WarningCampaign #24V093000Steering / Suspension

2024 Freightliner Cascadia Recall: STEERING

Vehicle Identity

Vehicle
2024 Freightliner Cascadia
Component
STEERING
Automotive steering column assembly — representative photo for NHTSA steering/suspension recall
An automotive steering column assembly (representative file photo of the affected component). Specific vehicle: see recall details below. Photo: Hundehalter / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Affected Vehicles

2024 Freightliner Cascadia

Recall Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 FCCC MT45G, MT45, and Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.

Consequence

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the steering gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for the recall is FL995.

411 Press Analysis

NHTSA has issued a recall for the 2024 Freightliner Cascadia involving steering, reported on February 8, 2024. A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should contact their dealer to schedule the recall repair. Dealers will replace the steering gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Use your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls to verify whether your vehicle is affected by this recall.

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