FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2019) recall — Steering
Daimler Trucks North America recalls certain 2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles due to potential steering wheel detachment causing loss of vehicle control. Owners must contact DTNA for free correction.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the steering wheel detaches, there would be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks because the steering wheel may loosen and detach over time, risking loss of vehicle control. This could lead to crashes if the steering wheel becomes detached. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223822-2019-freightliner-cascadia-steering-wheel-recall-risk-of-loss-of.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223822-2019-freightliner-cascadia-steering-wheel-recall-risk-of-loss-of · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V699000
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“2019 Freightliner Cascadia Steering Wheel Recall: Risk of Loss of Vehicle Control.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223822-2019-freightliner-cascadia-steering-wheel-recall-risk-of-loss-of. Based on NHTSA recall #18V699000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V699000).
Why it’s dangerous
The steering wheel may loosen over time and detach from the steering column. If this happens, drivers lose control of the vehicle, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks are affected. Drivers using these vehicles are most at risk if the steering wheel detaches.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks. The recall began November 21, 2018, and applies to vehicles with the specific steering wheel installation issue.
- Brand
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What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA
Call 1-800-547-0712 to get the free steering wheel correction.
Get Steering Wheel Correction
Dealers will correct the steering wheel installation at no cost if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is my steering wheel being recalled?
The steering wheel may loosen over time and detach from the steering column, causing loss of vehicle control.
How do I know if my truck is affected?
Check if you own a 2019 Freightliner Cascadia truck, as this recall applies to specific models from November 21, 2018.
Is there a deadline to fix the steering wheel?
The recall began November 21, 2018, but there is no specific deadline for the correction; dealers will fix it free of charge when needed.
Contact Daimler Trucks North America
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Trucks North America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V699000 — Daimler Trucks North America Daimler Trucks North America Hello, I own a Daimler Trucks North America that is covered by recall 18V699000 from Daimler Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V699000 (May 10, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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