A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224925-freightliner-cascadia-2018-recall-steering · Recall date June 10, 2017 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V629000
“FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2018) recall — Steering.” GovInfoNow, recall dated June 10, 2017. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224925-freightliner-cascadia-2018-recall-steering. Based on NHTSA recall 17V629000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V629000).
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the upper steering shaft pinch bolt is properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-748. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been checked.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Trucks North America, LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V629000 — Daimler Trucks North America, LLC FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2018) recall — Steering Hello, I own a FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2018) recall — Steering that is covered by recall 17V629000 from Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. The official recall notice states: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the upper steering shaft pinch bolt is properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-748. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been checked. 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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